Biden's Decision: Jen Psaki (interview) | FRONTLINE

Jen Psaki was President Biden’s White House press secretary from January 2021 to May 2022. Previously, she served as a senior communications advisor during the Obama administration. She now hosts the talk-show Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC.

The following interview was conducted by the Kirk Documentary Group’s Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on May 3, 2024, prior to Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. It has been edited for clarity and length.

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[mattm]

I’ll have to circle back to watch this.

[andyh]

I would love to know what Trump wrote in his letter to Biden.

[ttrestle]

I wish she never left as press secretary

[hhansenzak]

Love Jen Psaki. She's so incredibly intelligent and well spoken.

[PAULWATERLOO]

Refreshing clarity and directness, answering difficult questions.

[Foggy-xwbn]

FWIW: This is a highly intelligent no-nonsense woman who I admire greatly.

[ceoa]

I've always liked Jen Psaki. Smart and a great Press Secretary. Very good interview.

[jimc.goodfellas]

"quit worrying.... just have a marg, take a kickboxing class, and relax"

[jdub]

Thanks Jen for your service to our country. Press Secretary seems like a difficult and strange job.

[rafiabadjian]

Jen Psaki brought a feeling of stability in a turmoiled situation. Her composure, kindness, respect to the press, literally gave us
a sense of comfort, assurance that sanity's back to the White House. Thank you Ms. Psaki

[GottuboiBeachVolleyball]

Often Jen would dodge or deflect some of the Press Corp questions which were frustrating.

[morenamontalvo]

I still believe President Biden
Would have beat tRUmPy
Thank you Jen great interview 💙

[ministerofdarkness]

My favorite in the Biden administration. Go Jen!

[blahpunk]

Holy moly! So many Jen Psaki stans in the comments.

[toadshrm]

How can’t you love the honesty of this woman?? She’s legit

[carolmedlin]

She's articulate and completely transparent in her answers to these hard questions.

[billkeller]

What a good interview. The right questions over and over. Thank you

[ruth]

She did an excellent job in the WH. So smart and articulate.

[dsthorp]

What an amazing, brilliant person is Jen Psaki.

[pdcvbwh]

You're wonderful praying 🙏🙏🙏 our leaders find their way ❣️ our subways are terrifying 😢