During a recent appearance on stage with journalist Kara Swisher, former White House press secretary turned MSNBC talking head Jen Psaki's intelligence and credibility came under scrutiny.
Swisher, known for her far-left advocacy, engaged Psaki in a conversation that revealed the former press secretary's vapidness and lack of self-awareness.
One notable moment of the exchange was when Swisher asked Psaki for her thoughts on the naming of the U.S. Space Force. In response, Psaki suggested that the name could have been better thought out, stating that "Space Force" was already the name of a Steve Carrel movie.
Psaki's statement showed a dearth of knowledge on the subject, as the U.S. Space Force was actually named after the real-life branch created under the Trump administration. Her attempt to downplay the significance of the name also drew attention to her use of a Valley Girl accent, further undermining her credibility.
These are the people calling Trump voters stupid:
Jen Psaki: "Space Force was literally the name of a Steve Carrell movie. Could we have done something different?"The TV series was named after Space Force, not the other way around you dolt. Next she's going to accuse F Scott… pic.twitter.com/IjY7gEY572
— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) May 20, 2024
Another eyebrow-raising moment came when Swisher asked Psaki to explain her experience being a target of the Kremlin's propaganda machine. Psaki cited her time at the White House during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014 as the reason for being a prime target. She described the attacks as "gendered" and claimed the Kremlin invented a term called "Psaki-ing" in reference to her, defining it as making up information on topics she didn't understand.
The irony of Psaki's disclosure was not lost on the audience, as her own history of misinformation and lack of understanding on certain topics has been a subject of criticism. Her assertion that the Kremlin would coin a term for someone who makes things up and speaks on topics they don't fully comprehend was met with laughter from the audience.
In a surprising moment, Swisher asked Psaki if she considered herself a journalist, to which Psaki answered with a confident "yes." The audience, however, did not share her sentiment and burst into laughter once again.
Psaki's claim of being a journalist was met with skepticism due to her history of partisanship and lack of objective reporting. In fact, Psaki had to revise her already-published book to correct a false assertion about Joe Biden, further calling into question her credibility as a journalist.
Jen Psaki claiming 'The Kremlin' targeted her with Russian propaganda:
"I became a prime target of the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin and their propaganda machine.
A lot of it was very gendered. They went after me and made up things that I said.
I'm talking about people who worked… pic.twitter.com/IkUSjf4BoI— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) May 20, 2024
Throughout the interview, Psaki's behavior and statements exemplified the arrogance of Washington elites. She appeared to view herself as the only honest person in the room, despite her own history of misinformation.
It is evident from Psaki's performance on stage that her intelligence may have been overstated. Her lack of awareness and inability to take responsibility for her mistakes raised questions about her qualifications as a journalist and as a trusted source of information.
Despite Psaki's attempts to portray herself as a credible journalist, her interview with Swisher revealed a tendency to make statements without proper understanding or research. It was a reminder that media figures, no matter their political leanings, should be held accountable for the information they share with the public.
Psaki's appearance with Swisher not only highlighted her own shortcomings as a journalist but also shed light on the larger issue of media bias and the need for responsible reporting. It served as a call for journalists and media personalities to uphold a standard of honesty and integrity in their work, rather than prioritizing personal or political agendas.