White House Reporter Makes Inappropriate Remark About Press Secretary's Personal Life

White House reporter Simon Ateba took a jab at Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about her recent separation during a press briefing.
Ateba has frequently disrupted briefings, shouting over colleagues and interrupting Jean-Pierre.
The White House previously threatened to revoke Ateba's press credentials for his outbursts.
As she left the podium, Ateba shouted "Is your breakup affecting your job?," referring to Jean-Pierre's recent split from her partner.
Jean-Pierre did not respond to Ateba's comment about her personal life.

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