White House Slams Jen Psaki’s Mocking Remarks on Usha Vance

UPDATE: A significant backlash has erupted from the White House in response to former Press Secretary Jen Psaki‘s recent comments about Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance. During a podcast episode of “I’ve Had It,” released on October 10, 2023, Psaki made controversial remarks questioning Usha Vance’s well-being, which have now triggered a fierce response from current White House officials.

In the podcast, Psaki suggested, “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.” These remarks, deemed disrespectful by many, drew immediate criticism from Steven Cheung, the White House Director of Communications. Cheung labeled Psaki a “dumbass” and a “moron” in a scathing post on X, sharing the clip of her comments.

Cheung stated, “Psaki must be transferring her own personal issues onto others,” and took a jab at her previous press conferences by quipping, “Circle back on that, moron.” This exchange underscores the current tensions surrounding public discourse among political figures, especially as the nation moves toward the upcoming election.

Psaki’s commentary did not stop there; she also referred to JD Vance as “scarier in certain ways” than former President Donald Trump. She characterized him as a “little Manchurian candidate” with ambitions of the presidency, claiming he is “willing to do anything to get there” and calling him “a chameleon who makes himself into whatever he thinks the audience wants to hear from him.” Furthermore, Psaki expressed doubts about Vance’s appeal, remarking that he has “no rizz”—slang for charisma—and is “a little odd.”

As tensions escalate, this incident highlights the intersection of personal attacks and political strategy in the current media landscape. The White House’s sharp reaction not only reflects its defense of the Vice President’s family but also signals a broader commitment to countering what it perceives as unfair critiques from former officials.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates as this situation unfolds and more reactions emerge from both sides.