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Jen Psaki
Jennifer Rene Psaki is an American political analyst and former government official. A political advisor who served under both the Obama and Biden administrations, she served in the Biden administration as the 34th White House press secretary from January 2021 to May 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Obama administration as the White House deputy press secretary…
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politics · American political advisor (born 1978) · politician · television presenter · also Jen Psaki, Jennifer Rene Psaki, Jennifer Psaki, Psaki
Born 1 December 1978 · Q12066523
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The president and the vice president are devoted to ensuring that every American has access to health care, including reproductive health care, regardless of their income, zip code, race, health insurance status, or immigration status
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2026· 39 entries
“The president and the vice president are devoted to ensuring that every American has access to health care, including reproductive health care, regardless of their income, zip code, race, health insurance status, or immigration status”
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“I don't think our role is to place blame, but what we can do is provide accurate information to people who are not yet vaccinated about the risks they are incurring not only among on themselves, but also the people around them”
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“My armor has always been to do the homework and to be as prepared as you can possibly be. And to ask questions”
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“I will note I’m a human being. I’m an Irish person who, not to stereotype myself, but I have times where I get a little hot. I try not to, but there are days where I wish I would’ve been calmer, or more gracious, in my responses when you have a moment of human frustration. But I will tell you that how I try to approach it is trying to use it as a forum for providing information to the public. And trying to treat people, on my best days, with respect”
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“When I’m hiring, I’m always looking for people who have the best attitude and will happily make 400 copies and do it with a smile and ask to do more. Oftentimes that’s the differentiator between people”
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“The kinds of people you meet on political campaigns are some of the best human beings. They’re survivors, and they’re spunky, and they have personalities, and they spend months sleeping on couches and living on, whatever, pizza and coffee and bad beer”
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Yahoo: Jen Psaki Calls Out Melania Trump for Having to ‘Remind Us’ She Exists
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rawstory.com: Jen Psaki jibes Melania stepping out to remind America 'she exists': 'Not normal'
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USA Network: The Briefing with Jen Psaki - 8/20/26
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Yahoo: Jon Ossoff Tells MS NOW's Jen Psaki He Has 'Zero Interest' in Running for President in 2028
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rawstory.com: 'Totally normal!' Natalie Harp's weird letters to Trump give Jen Psaki the ick
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mrcvideo.org: Who Thinks Jen Psaki Can Judge Leavitt's Work?
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Irish Star: MSNOW's Jen Psaki rips into Karoline Leavitt following resignation announcement
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pjmedia.com: Who Made Jen Psaki the Moral Referee of the White House Briefing Room?
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PRIMETIMER: What did Jen Psaki say about Karoline Leavitt? Link Lauren says Biden's press secretary "lied to the American people every day"
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Tampa Bay 28: Jen Psaki reportedly leaving White House for MSNBC, sources say
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New York Post: Jen Psaki slams Karoline Leavitt as a liar, claims ex-press secretary turned White House briefing room into ‘safe space’
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Yahoo: Jen Psaki Laments the Lack of ‘Excellent’ Journalism Covering the Current White House, Bypassing Her Own Tenure
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Yahoo: Jen Psaki claims Karoline Leavitt rarely faced tough questions as press secretary
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The Weekly Times: Failing MS NOW host Jen Psaki’s shock Karoline Leavitt ‘liar’ claim exposes her own hypocrisy
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MS NOW: Psaki calls out Karoline Leavitt for failing to serve the American people as Trump's press secretary
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Yahoo: Jen Psaki Accuses Trump of Waging a 'War Against the Truth' In Iran
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Public attention spiked: 7,548 Wikipedia readers in one day, 8.3× the usual 905, with 0 article edits. Coverage that week: “Jen Psaki reportedly leaving White House for MSNBC, sources say” (Tampa Bay 28).
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TheWrap: Jen Psaki Relates to Karoline Leavitt as a Mother Ahead of White House Exit: ‘I Understand the Difficulty’
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MS NOW: Watch Inside With Jen Psaki Highlights: Nov. 13
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Public attention spiked: 2,718 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3× the usual 905, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 4,050 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.5× the usual 905, with 0 article edits.
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“Trump is rewriting the story of America's founding to line his pockets — but tonight I set the record straight w/ @jenpsaki.bsky.social Tune in @935 ET on @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social -TN”
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“Here for @adamsmith.house.gov eyeroll while Hegseth is filibustering Trump tps and saying nothing”
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TheWrap: Jen Psaki Wonders If Trump Is ‘Actively Trying’ to Lose the Midterms: ‘Is He Throwing the Game Here?’
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“Very smart start to Talerico speech. Thanking Crockett and reaching out to supporters. One of the most important things to do in a speech like this the day after a primary”
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“Wow wow US Hockey team wins gold in overtime. I love the Olympics”
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“Maga meltdown over bad bunny commencing”
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“ARIZONANS: If you have info call Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.”
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“So lucky to get to work with people like @roey.bsky.social who produces with a big heart. (And of course to hear @wesburdine.bsky.social talk about the strength and heart of the people of minneapolis”
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“Hi there, my Slate article about ICE is blowing up and I've been talking into a microphone nonstop all day I'm going to make a thread of the interviews I've done already, and the ones I'm going to do in the next few days. Feel free to check them out if you would like to! 🧵”
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“Trump's mass deportation effort is making it "harder if not impossible for local officials to provide the kind of services they should be providing," as @jenpsaki.bsky.social pointed out last night, including presently in L.A. in the wake of the fires as I report in FIRESTORM.”
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“@jenpsaki.bsky.social Don't forget Jacksonville, FL!”
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2025· 1 entry
New York Post: MSNBC’s Jen Psaki jokes Usha Vance is afraid of her VP husband — ripped for ‘vile’ comments: ‘Not a good person’
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2024· 2 entries
Psaki endorsed Kamala Harris, and stated that Harris is the best alternative to Biden and that she has her full support
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“He [Biden] has channeled his loss and personal tragedy into a lifetime of public service and an incredibly deep well of empathy for others…Time and time again, Joe Biden proved his incredible strength by getting back up after being knocked down. This time, he shows it by stepping aside.”
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2023· 1 entry
The program took over MSNBC's Monday 8 p
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2022· 7 entries
PolitiFact rated the claim “Says Jen Psaki said, “President Biden might need kneepads for riding his bike, but the last guy needed kneepads for visiting the Kremlin.”” Pants on Fire.
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Snopes rated the claim “Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made a series of tweets about President Joe Biden’s fall from a bicycle by making fun of former President Donald Trump, including saying “the last guy needed kneepads for visiting the Kremlin.”” Labeled Satire.
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MSNBC announced its hiring of Psaki as a contributor; the network stated that she would make appearances during its coverage of the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential elections, and that a show hosted by Psaki was in de
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AP News rated the claim “White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Monday that the Biden administration is reforming Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act in response to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.” Missing context.
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Psaki tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in six months and did not accompany President Biden on his trip to Europe
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Psaki admits White House working to take away fundamental rights” Misleading.
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“I am used to being doubted and being underestimated. And I find that to be a place to thrive”
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2021· 10 entries
USA Today rated the claim “Jen Psaki told families to consider Taco Bell for Thanksgiving amid inflation concerns” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “White House press secretary Jen Psaki's COVID-19 diagnosis proves vaccines do not work.” False.
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fact checker rated the claim “White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki would need to drive an hour to get a COVID-19 test.” misleading.
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PolitiFact rated the claim ““Joe Biden is on a two-week vacation. Kamala Harris has been nonexistent since Inauguration Day. Jen Psaki is taking a break from her duties as press secretary for one week.”” Mostly False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Photo shows President Joe Biden groping Jen Psaki, which is how she secured her position as White House press secretary” Altered photo.
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Lead Stories rated the claim “Biden Gropes White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki” Photoshopped.
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Snopes rated the claim “A photograph shows U.S. President Joe Biden groping White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.” False.
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PolitiFact rated the claim “Photo shows Joe Biden groping Jen Psaki.” Pants on Fire.
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Career landmark: White House Press Secretary (2021–2022).
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“What our role is and what we're going to continue to do is make the vaccine available, we're going to continue to work in partnership to fight misinformation, and we're going to continue to advocate and work in partnership with local officials and trusted voices to get the word out”
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2017· 1 entry
Psaki began working as a political commentator on CNN
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2015· 2 entries
Career landmark: White House Communications Director (2015–2017).
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Returned to the White House as communications director and stayed through the end of the Obama administration
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2014· 1 entry
It was announced that Josh Earnest would replace Carney
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2013· 2 entries
Psaki became the spokesperson for the United States Department of State
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Career landmark: Spokesperson for the United States Department of State (2013–2015).
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2012· 1 entry
Psaki returned to political communications as press secretary for President Obama's 2012 reelection campaign
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2011· 1 entry
Psaki left this position to become senior vice president and managing director at the Washington, D
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2010· 1 entry
Psaki married Greg Mecher, then chief of staff to Congressman Steve Driehaus
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2009· 2 entries
Career landmark: White House Deputy Communications Director (2009–2011).
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Career landmark: White House Deputy Press Secretary (2009–2009).
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2001· 1 entry
With the re-election campaigns of Iowa Democrats Tom Harkin for the U
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2000· 1 entry
Graduated from the College of William & Mary with a degree in English and sociology
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1987· 1 entry
And Raoul Constantine Psaki (1916–2009), MD, who was a combat medic during World War II and the Korean War
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1978· 2 entries
Born 1978-12-01.
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To psychotherapist Eileen (née Dolan) Medvey and now-retired real estate developer Dimitrios "James" Raul Psaki
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