Some commentators, such as technology entrepreneur Declan McCullagh and law professor Glenn Reynolds, have criticized Twitter's suspension and ban policies as overreaches of power.
In January 2019, Twitter formally provided information on instances where governments have attempted to utilize Twitter for "foreign information operations". In addition to community guideline policy decisions, the Twitter DMCA-detection system and spam-detection system are sometimes manipulated or abused by groups of users attempting to force a user's suspension. They are told only that their accounts will not be restored, and they are told which of Twitter's rules the company claims were violated. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to become the first Black woman U.S.Users who are suspended from Twitter, based on alleged violations of Twitter's terms of service, are usually not informed which of their tweets were the cause. The best career advice White House press secretary Jen Psaki ever got Clearly the president believes representation matters, and I appreciate him giving me this opportunity." It's about what we do on behalf of the American people. "But I believe that being behind this podium, being in this room, being in this building isn't about one person. I really do," Jean-Pierre said at the time. Jean-Pierre led her first White House briefing in May 2021, making history as the first openly gay woman and just the second Black woman to do so. Jean-Pierre tweeted about her appointment on Thursday, calling it "a true honor" and adding, "I look forward to serving this Administration and the American people.
"I hope I can play a role bringing a greater diversity of voices and faces and experiences to people who are serving as spokespeople on behalf of the White House and the government," Psaki said. Psaki, who stated her intention early in her tenure to stay in the press secretary role for only a year, previously told CNBC Make It that finding her successor was a big part of her job from day one. "She is smart and she has a moral core that makes her not just a great colleague, but an amazing Mom and human. Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible." Psaki, meanwhile, praised her history-making colleague and successor, writing on Twitter: "She will be the first black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary. On Thursday, Jean-Pierre thanked outgoing Press Secretary Jen Psaki, saying "she has been just a wonderful colleague, a friend, a mentor during this past year and a half." Psaki's last day is May 13, and she's expected to take an on-air job at MSNBC. She previously worked in the White House under former President Barack Obama, during his 20 campaigns, and as a long-time advisor to Biden when he was vice president. Before becoming deputy press secretary, Jean-Pierre served as a senior advisor to Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and in August 2020 was named chief of staff for Biden's vice presidential nominee, who had not yet been announced. She graduated from the New York Institute of Technology and received a Master of Public Affairs from Columbia University. Jean-Pierre was born in Martinique to Haitian parents and was raised in Queens, New York. "I understand how important it is for so many people out there, so many different communities, that I stand on their shoulders and I have been throughout my career." Jean-Pierre spoke about her appointment at Thursday's press briefing: "This is a historic moment, and it's not lost on me," she said. "Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people," President Joe Biden announced in a statement Thursday. She'll be behind the podium more often once she starts her new role on May 13.
Jean-Pierre is already a familiar face in the White House briefing room: She's currently the principal deputy press secretary, and has led the White House's daily press briefing a few times already.