Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and become an independent, as revealed in her upcoming book “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” which explores President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection and critiques the current political system. The book, set for release on Oct. 21, 2025, offers insider insights into the final weeks of Biden’s campaign and calls for moving beyond party lines to address national challenges.