Geovanni Brackett, the ‘Saving Grace’ of the Government Press Office

Prime Minister Briceño was also asked about his administration’s decision to hire activist and part-time journalist Geovanni Brackett as an information consultant in the Press Office. In his response, the prime minister said he believes Brackett’s employment to be a necessary hiring. He explained that Brackett was brought on to figure out the best ways in which the press office can, “operate in a more modern day of almost instant news”.

Prime Minister John Briceño

Prime Minister John Briceño

“When it comes to the issue of Geovanny Brackett, we all know that he has been a journalist and he has been also a person trying to go for social change, especially with young people. I mean he has been very open about that. After we got into government he came in and we spoke with him and we believe that he can assist us in the Press Office to kinda change the mindset of the Press Office. How is it that we can operate in a more modern day of almost instant news. So, he has been doing some work there. But also, he has been doing some work with Minister Dolores Balderamos and also with Minister Musa, doing some social interventions. So, we do believe that it was the right decision to be able to bring him in, to be able to help with the work with the government.”

Reporter

“But was it needed, was hiring Geovanny Brackett needed?”

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Well, I believe it was, that is why we hired him.”

Reporter

“To help Press Office?”

Prime Minister John Briceño

“I believe it was”

Reporter

“Press Office has Mike Rudon”

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Yes it has Mike Rudon, but we also believe Geovanni has different skill set to help us at the Press Office.”

Reporter

“Do you believe the amount he is being paid is fair and worth it?”

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Um, yes.”