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As the criticism mounted, many within the administration noted their concerns about Jean-Pierre's self-promotion efforts. It was revealed that she acted more like a publicist than a press secretary. Interdepartmental emails disclosed her engagement with a New York-based publicist, Gilda Squire, who was purportedly working on Jean-Pierre's brand and appearances. Reports indicated that there was significant confusion regarding the allocation of time and resources between administrative duties for the White House and Jean-Pierre's constant drive for personal publicity.