US President Joe Biden on Thursday appointed Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House Press Secretary, replacing the outgoing Jen Psaki who will depart on May 13.

“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 Biden said, making the appointment public.

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“Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration,” he added.

The 79-year-old also heaped praise on the outgoing Psaki, saying, “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House briefing room. I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so.”

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“I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward,” Biden concluded.

With the confirmation, Jean-Pierre becomes the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ+ person to hold the post.

Psaki marked the historic occasion by tweeting, “Lots to say about how grateful I am to [President Joe Biden] and [First Lady Jill Biden] and the Biden family for trusting me to serve as [Press Secretary] and plenty of time before my last day to share, but today is about [Karine Jean-Pierre] so a few thoughts on this remarkable woman who will soon be behind the podium every day.”

While it is unclear whether Psaki, a veteran advisor, will go next, the Guardian claims that she has a job at MSNBC lined up.