White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre scolded a reporter who she felt asked an “irresponsible” question about transgender athletes by insinuating they can be “dangerous”, during the White House Press Briefing on Tuesday (13 June). Journalist Owen Jensen of Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), a Catholic-themed news network, asked Ms Jean-Pierre if the Biden administration was worried “about the physical safety of females directly competing against males in sports” as it pertains to proposed changes to Title IX. Ms Jean-Pierre said: “That is irresponsible. I have just laid out how complicated this issue is. I have just laid out why it’s complicated. And so, anything that you have, any additional questions, I refer to the Department of Education.” Ms Jean-Pierre then moved on to the next question. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB