Charlamagne Goes Off on Jean-Pierre’s Book: “Who Believes This?”

Wait, What Happened?

Okay, so Charlamagne Tha God—you know, the guy from The Breakfast Club who never sugarcoats anything—just dropped a truth bomb about Karine Jean-Pierre’s new book. And let’s just say, it’s not pretty. He straight-up called her out for what he says was lying for Biden during her White House days. “Nobody wants to hear from somebody who lied for a living,” he said. Damn.

Charlamagne’s Take: No Chill

So here’s the thing—Charlamagne isn’t some random hater. He’s actually planning to read the book (which, by the way, is called Moving Forward). But he’s not buying the idea that it’s some kind of tell-all truth fest. “If you spent two years lying to the American people, why would anyone believe what you have to say now?” he asked. And honestly? That’s a fair question.

But it’s messy. Some folks are cheering him on—finally, someone calling out the spin! Others? Not so much. They’re saying he’s coming after a Black woman who broke barriers as the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ press secretary. It’s complicated.

Straight from the Source

“I’ll read the book, but let’s not pretend it’s some gospel truth.” — Charlamagne, keeping it 100.

Karine’s Side of the Story

Look, being press secretary is a brutal job. You’re basically a human shield for the president. Jean-Pierre had to defend everything—Biden’s age, inflation, you name it. And yeah, sometimes it felt like she was dodging questions. But was it lying, or just doing the job? That’s where people split.

Remember when reporters kept pushing her on Biden’s mental sharpness? She shut it down every time. Some called it deflection. Others saw it as holding the line. Either way, it didn’t exactly make her look trustworthy to critics.

What’s in the Book?

From what’s leaked, Moving Forward is part memoir, part political reflection. She talks about her immigrant background, breaking barriers, and yeah—the Biden years. But here’s the kicker: will she actually own up to the spin, or just gloss over it? Charlamagne’s betting on the latter.

And let’s be real—this book’s reception was always gonna be split. Liberals will call it inspiring. Conservatives? Probably a joke. But Charlamagne’s critique hits different because he’s not coming from the right. He’s in the mix, and that stings.

People Are Losing It

Jean-Pierre hasn’t responded yet (smart move, honestly). But Alyssa Farah Griffin—yeah, the ex-Trump aide who switched sides—tweeted that attacking spokespeople misses the bigger issue: politics is just shady like that.

Twitter, of course, is a war zone. Some love Charlamagne for “keeping it real.” Others are like, “Bro, you’ve interviewed worse people—why the sudden morals?” It’s a mess. But it shows how little trust anyone has in political messaging these days.

Media’s Having a Field Day

Conservative outlets are loving this. “See? Even liberals admit it!” Meanwhile, progressives are like, “She was in an impossible position—cut her some slack.” And mainstream media? They’re just watching the drama unfold, popcorn ready.

Bigger Picture: Who Can You Trust?

This isn’t just about Jean-Pierre. Remember Sean Spicer and Sarah Huckabee Sanders? Same deal—leave the White House, cash in with a book, and suddenly everyone’s like, “Wait, you expect us to believe you now?” It’s a cycle.

But here’s what’s different: Charlamagne’s criticism is coming from inside the house. He’s not a MAGA guy. He’s part of the same media world that usually defends Democrats. That’s why this feels like a bigger deal—it’s not just partisan noise.

So What Now?

At the end of the day, does anyone really trust political memoirs? They’re always part confession, part PR. Jean-Pierre’s book will sell, people will fight about it, and then we’ll move on to the next scandal. That’s how this works.

Final Thoughts

Charlamagne threw a grenade into this conversation, and it’s blowing up exactly how you’d expect. Whether you think he’s right or just stirring the pot, one thing’s clear: nobody’s buying what politicians (or their mouthpieces) are selling anymore.

What do you think? Is Charlamagne onto something, or is he being too harsh? Drop your take below—just keep it civil. Maybe.