White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre freaked out over a question by Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy during Thursday’s press briefing, ultimately refusing to answer his question on illegal immigration and Biden’s Border Crisis.
Doocy confronted Jean-Pierre with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, where 10,000 individuals were reported to have crossed illegally in a single day this week. He asked, “So, what do you call it here at the White House when 10,000 people illegally cross the border in a single day?”
Doocy: “What do you call it when 10,000 illegals cross the border in a single day.”
Jean-Pierre: “What do you call it when republicans…”
Doocy: You’re not answering
Jean-Pierre: “We’re moving on”
pic.twitter.com/rvKDTDLUt9— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 21, 2023
Jean-Pierre responded by diverting the question, saying, “So, what do you call it, Peter, when [the] GOP put forth a — wait, no, no, no, no, no, you can’t,” while talking over Doocy as he attempted to clarify his question.
Doocy pointed out, “You’re answering my question with a question,” but Jean-Pierre insisted, “I’m answering — OK, we’re going to move on,” and turned to another reporter.
Efforts by Doocy to continue his line of questioning were repeatedly cut off by Jean-Pierre, who stated, “No, no, no, we’re moving on,” and proceeded to call on another reporter.
The exchange highlighted the ongoing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, where illegal crossings have been surging throughout September. Border officials have reported encounters with thousands of migrants daily, including large groups crossing together.
