While her name may be new to some, Karine has plenty of experience working in Democratic politics that makes her eminently qualified for her new job. She served as the chief of staff to Kamala Harris during the 2020 presidential campaign, and was a key regional figure in Barack Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns.

Karine has also worked as a political commentator, and was named a senior advisor at MoveOn in 2016.

Because she is French-American, Karine is fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole. Even as some questioned whether Karine's appointment would raise ethical issues for CNN, plenty of others celebrated Karine's appointment to a job that has never been held by a Black woman or a queer woman before.

“She is passionate. She is smart and she has a moral core that makes her not just a great colleague, but an amazing mom and human,” Jen said on Twitter. “Plus, she has a great sense of humor.”

In his statement announcing the staffing change, President Biden cited Karine's "experience, talent and integrity."

“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 said. Karine's tenure is just beginning, but she clearly has plenty of people rooting for her.