Best of The Axe Files: Jen Psaki

Blog: The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Abstract

This week, we revisit our May 2021 conversation with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. Psaki didn't envision herself returning to the White House after serving as Communications Director under President Obama, but when President Joe Biden asked her to join his team, she agreed. She now speaks on behalf of the Biden administration and holds near-daily press briefings, which she called just the tip of the iceberg of her responsibilities. Jen joined David to talk about how the constant flow of information shapes her communication strategy, what the job of press secretary actually looks like, why comparisons between the Obama and Biden administrations miss the mark, and her expectation for a short-lived stint in her current role.
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