Her family, friends, and former colleagues are now in deep distress, as all contact with Karine was lost just hours before the tsunami made landfall. In a short but emotional statement released to the press this morning, her family said:

“We haven’t heard from Karine since Monday. She was vacationing in Hawaii with close friends. The last photo we saw was her smiling on the beach. After that — silence. Please, keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”

The U.S. Coast Guard, local emergency responders, and volunteers have joined the search as rescue operations continue along the southwestern coast of Maui, one of the areas hardest hit by the unexpected tidal waves. Officials say that while many beachgoers were safely evacuated, dozens remain unaccounted for, including tourists staying in unregistered private rentals.

A Vacation Turned Nightmare

Karine had flown to Hawaii late last week for a private getaway with friends, sources close to her confirmed. While she had kept the trip low-key, a few Instagram Stories posted on Sunday evening — now archived — showed her laughing with friends on a beachside deck, sipping coconut water, and watching the sunset.

The final image, now circulating on social media and news outlets, shows Karine in a white sundress, barefoot in the sand, flashing a peace sign at the camera. The caption read: “Peace before the storm. Didn’t know how true that would be.”

Hours later, a series of underwater earthquakes off the Pacific Plate triggered tsunami warnings. The waves hit Maui’s southern shores at dawn — destroying several homes, businesses, and beach resorts. While the government has yet to release a full casualty list, at least 18 people are confirmed dead and over 40 are still missing.

Silence That Speaks Volumes

What makes Karine’s disappearance especially troubling is the absolute silence that followed the disaster.

No cellphone signal.

No GPS pings.

No activity on any of her social accounts.

Some friends who were scheduled to meet her later that week say they tried reaching out, only to be met with voicemail.

“She was supposed to text us Monday night to confirm dinner,” one friend wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “We never heard from her. We’re terrified.”

The White House has not released an official statement, but a former colleague from the Biden administration, who asked to remain anonymous, told us:

“Karine is one of the strongest people I know. If she could reach out, she would. That’s what makes this even more terrifying.”

A Voice That Changed History

Karine Jean-Pierre made history as the first Black, openly gay woman to serve as White House Press Secretary. Her sharp wit, calm presence under pressure, and unwavering defense of the administration’s messaging made her both admired and controversial. She stepped down from her role earlier this year to pursue writing, activism, and what she described as “a slower, more intentional life.”

Her recently released memoir, “Truth at the Podium,” offers rare insight into her upbringing, career, and personal battles — including her experiences navigating public life as a queer woman of color in Washington.

Now, the question no one expected to ask: Could this memoir be her final message to the world?

The Search Continues

Rescue workers are currently combing beaches, collapsed structures, and nearby coves where survivors might have taken refuge. Karine’s name is now on an unofficial missing persons list circulating among volunteers and NGOs on the ground.

Drones, search dogs, and helicopters have been deployed. According to the latest reports, personal belongings believed to be from Karine’s group — including a phone case and pair of sunglasses — were recovered from a wrecked bungalow near the coast. However, no confirmed sightings of her have been made.

The FBI has offered technical support, citing Karine’s former federal position, though they stress that the investigation remains a local rescue effort, not a criminal probe.

Questions Remain

As the hours stretch into days, questions begin to mount:

• Was Karine near the water when the tsunami hit?

• Did she have time to evacuate?

• Could she be trapped somewhere, waiting for help?

• Or — in the most hopeful scenario — is she alive, out of reach, and simply waiting to be found?

Online speculation has exploded. Some believe she’s alive but injured. Others fear the worst. And yet others question the timing of her disappearance, given recent controversy surrounding her memoir’s political revelations.

Still, for those who knew her best, there’s only one focus: bringing Karine home.

“She’s a Fighter”

“She’s been through worse,” said a longtime friend. “She’s a fighter. If there’s any chance at all — any chance — she’ll hold on until someone finds her. That’s who Karine is.”

Until that happens, a nation watches, waits… and wonders.