White House Denies Reports of Tension Between Press Secretary and National Security Spokesman

Despite reports of a power struggle, an official claims Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby maintain a collaborative rapport.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council spokesman John Kirby have been sharing the podium more frequently, leading to reports of tensions.
Kirby has been especially active since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks, appearing in nearly every briefing since and tending to take questions before Jean-Pierre.
Kirby has reportedly expressed interest in becoming the White House press secretary, but Jean-Pierre plans to stay through the election if President Joe Biden would like her to do so.
A White House official has denied the reports of tension, stating that Jean-Pierre and Kirby have a collegial and collaborative rapport.
The arrangement of Jean-Pierre and Kirby sharing the podium is reportedly due to President Biden's preference.