White House Criticizes Jen Psaki Over Comments on Vice President JD Vance's Wife

Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary and current MSNBC host, faced significant backlash for comments made about Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, during the "I've Had It" podcast. Psaki implied that Usha might need rescuing from their marriage and described Vance as "scarier" than President Trump, calling him a "little Manchurian candidate" who is ambitious and willing to do anything to become president. The White House communications director Steven Cheung publicly criticized Psaki, calling her remarks untruthful and a reflection of her personal issues. Conservative commentators and Fox News hosts condemned Psaki's comments as slanderous and inappropriate, accusing her of mocking a happy marriage and demanding an apology. Psaki's remarks quickly went viral, sparking criticism from MAGA influencers and conservative media figures who viewed them as disrespectful and politically motivated. The controversy highlights the ongoing partisan tensions surrounding political discourse and personal attacks within American political commentary.