Former White House Press Secretary & Current MSNBC Host Once Again Trades Truth For Cheap Shots, This Time Targeting The VP’s Wife While Ignoring Her Own Record Of Falsehoods

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 10:30 A.M. ET. 3 Minute Read, By Jennifer Hodges, Political Editor: Englebrook Independent News,

WASHINGTON, DC.- Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki is facing widespread condemnation following her latest remarks mocking Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, in a recent podcast appearance. Psaki insinuated that Mrs. Vance might be afraid of her husband, drawing outrage across the political spectrum for what critics have called a sexist, baseless, and mean-spirited attack.

On the I’ve Had It podcast, Psaki remarked:

     “I always wonder what’s going on in the mind of his wife. Like, are you OK? Please blink four times. Come over here, we’ll save you.”

     Her comments, delivered in a joking tone, quickly sparked backlash. Even some media colleagues described the segment as “vile” and “beneath the dignity of her position.” 

A Record of Misleading Claims;

     Psaki’s comments about the Vance family have revived scrutiny over her past record of false or misleading statements, both during her tenure at the White House and as an MSNBC host.

Among the most memorable examples:

• The “Border Is Closed” Claim: During several White House press briefings, Psaki repeatedly told reporters that “the border is closed” and that “illegal crossings are down significantly.” These statements were made even as live video footage and official Customs and Border Protection data showed record-breaking surges in migrant crossings and humanitarian crises unfolding at the southern border. Her words stood in sharp contrast to reality, leaving many to question whether the administration was being truthful with the American people.
• Afghanistan Withdrawal Defense: Psaki insisted President Biden did not look at his watch during a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. service members killed in Kabul—a claim later disproven by photos and the testimony of Gold Star families.
• Economic Spin: She falsely asserted that “no economists believe” the Biden administration’s spending would increase inflation, a statement rated incorrect by multiple fact-checkers.

The Collapse of Credibility;

     Jen Psaki’s pattern of deflection, denial, and distortion is nothing new. As press secretary, she mastered the art of spinning failure into talking points. As a television host, she has taken that skill to new lows, substituting substance with smug commentary and personal ridicule.

     Her mockery of Usha Vance wasn’t an offhand joke; it was emblematic of how Psaki and much of the progressive media elite view conservatives: with contempt, caricature, and a belief that decency is optional if aimed at the “right” targets.

Psaki’s behavior illustrates a fundamental hypocrisy. She presents herself as a feminist voice, yet she belittles another woman, a working mother and accomplished attorney, simply because she’s married to a conservative vice president.

     At a time when Americans yearn for honesty and integrity in public communication, Psaki’s words remind us why trust in media and political institutions continues to erode.

A Disgrace to Professional Commentary;

     By turning serious public discussion into a punchline, Psaki diminishes her own credibility and the network that employs her. Her commentary about the Vances was not political analysis; it was personal malice disguised as humor.

     A former spokesperson for the President of the United States should know better. The public expects truth, not contempt; professionalism, not partisanship.

Editor’s Note:
This article draws upon verified statements and publicly available video and transcript records from White House press briefings, MSNBC broadcasts, and major news outlets, including The Daily Beast, Fox News, and Axios. Analysis and opinion reflect the author’s editorial interpretation of Psaki’s documented public remarks and actions.