Jen Psaki

The Fox News reporter and White House Press Secretary have frequently sparred with each other inside the Brady press room.

“Now, President Biden is putting travel restrictions on people coming in from other countries. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “When president Trump was imposing travel restrictions in March, specifically on China then candidate Biden called it ‘xenophobic’ and ‘fear-mongering,’” Doocy asked.

Joe Rogan claims to pity the outgoing White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, with him sympathetically suggesting: "F*** that job!"

Psaki took over as press secretary from Kayleigh McEnany (whom Rogan called "the GOAT") in January 2021. While Psaki didn't reference Rogan directly, she said that the disclaimer was "a positive step, but there is more that can be done." Referencing the press secretary's oft-used phrase, Rogan added: "She doesn't even 'circle back' anymore, do you notice that?... And sometimes she says things in confidence but, just like being on a f***ing podcast, sometimes you say things and you think it's true while you're saying it." He explained: "She has to go back and forth with the press. "Everybody says she's shrill in the way she communicates but whatever.

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary later this month.

Biden said of Jean-Pierre: “Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris administration on behalf of the American people. Jean-Pierre will also notably become the first Black and openly LGBTQ White House press secretary in history. I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so.

On Monday, President Biden and Vice President Harris will deliver remarks from the Rose Garden on how the Biden-Harris administration is lowering the cost of ...

Because it would have — that would have been the sort of pivot point, regardless of the court ruling. And his view is that is another example of the Ultra-MAGA Agenda as well. I mean, it was — as you noted, it was yesterday we announced the start of that process to replenish. Q To follow-up on that topic broadly, is the White House concerned about the risk of recession? We know that’s on the minds of Americans. And we certainly understand that with an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent, that — you know, with that historically low number, that, you know, things will level. MS. PSAKI: Well, I would note that there has been a broad response to the invasion of Ukraine by President Putin and the Russian military, including by a number of countries who are participating. And his view is that we need to do — take a couple of steps. Q Jen, can you talk a little bit more about the ASEAN Summit — what you hope to get out of that? And the President is committed to continuing to engage to make sure people are unified — that these leaders are unified moving forward. We’re using the convening power of the White House to talk to a broad range of groups. But he also respects and understands the independence of the third branch of government, and — I mean, obviously, the Justice Department — but also the role of the Supreme Court and what they play. MS. PSAKI: Well, I would first say that the President is incredibly proud of what he has already accomplished to date in 15 months of his presidency.