Jen Psaki Reveals The Advice She Gave Hope Hicks As Trump Moved Into The White House In 2016

“I think they were a little shocked they won” says former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the incoming Trump administration officials as they went through the peaceful transfer of power after the 2016 election. Stick around for more with Jen Psaki, author of the new book, “Say More.”
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[@captainmercy87]

Colbert made a great point. The media is at fault in giving Trump tons of airtime and leaving people the lasting impression of Biden the old and weary by not covering his speeches on the campaign trail.

[@ravenhwk_7783]

I agree, but we as Americans are responsible for informing ourselves and doing research on candidates in our state. Why not for the country? 🫶🇺🇸👍

[@user-zb7uh2ob1r]

Yes! The media has given trump too much attention from the very beginning! We need an honest, free, press, but please, you guys, we need to hear the truth, not just the crazy stuff you think will get attention.

[@AgentX2006]

I'll give a small counter to this by saying that when it comes to the media we vote with our clicks and our eyeballs. If we (meaning the vast majority of people) stop watching it and clicking on it they will stop covering it.

[@andreah6379]

Not new.

[@tytn9978]

Yes! The media seems to insist on talking about how OLD President Biden is, rather than on how well he is governing the country, and how his policies have made a positive difference to many. I guess the old adage that "good news doesn't sell papers" still applies in today's digital world!

[@Dbeckdesign68]

She’s brilliant! I love her.

[@jonbettson7435]

When’s Jen running for Prez? The clarity.

[@ccwoodlands1565]

Love, Jen!

[@chetleonard169]

I'll have a Jen Psaki and Tonic please! That woman is the bomb

[@thebagelsproductions]

MSNBC? Babe Station!

[@geegaw1535]

We're all sick of him

[@ToddDouglasFox]

Very unfortunately not “all”.

[@debrajenkins9608]

She is so on point. I watched her for years😊❤ Thank you for airing this.

[@curanderoverde]

How are we still talking about this madman...mind numbing

[@andreah6379]

Say that to The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New York Post, Pro Publica, etc...

[@DissectGibberish]

@@andreah6379 Actually, telling these media publications how you feel about them screaming Trump's name 24/7 is a good idea!

[@RedRoadWoman7]

I like Jen Psaki. She's smart, personable and approachable.

[@MrDuboce]

SHE'S GREAT

[@barbaracollins385]

I love Jen Psaki. She is one of the smartest women out there in the pollical arena. All facts, and no BS.

[@WirmerFlagge]

you love her? you do realize sh loves no one - least of all you. yeah?

[@KuriusOranj]

I'm with you. I also love the way she thinks - she speaks for herself, and never claims otherwise. She has an excellent perspective on the world and her place in it.

[@hartshut]

@@WirmerFlaggebarbaracollins said Jen Psaki not the Orange Douche.

[@Jeff-cr6ur]

All facts eh….you realize that she has lied in her book about Biden not looking at his watch during the ceremony when soldiers coffins were being removed from the plane. She was the WH press secretary for God sake. You think she never lied LOL Get your head out of your ass

[@bwenluck9812]

​@@WirmerFlaggeSounds like Donald Trump...

[@charliebozzo9948]

Some keep referring to sweet potato hitler as a president. Merely a title. Never could it ever reach a level of " presidential" because it's never been more than a con man.

[@SteveninTune]

The 2016 election was stolen. STOP THE STEAL !! Ex fake failed President.

[@DissectGibberish]

Nice description of Trump--"Sweet Potato Hitler". How appropriate!

[@joannejohnson7006]

Glad to be hearing Jens take on this

[@whiplashfatigue1430]

I seriously thought the advice would be “never let Trump get you in a room alone with him”.

[@andreah6379]

Nobody has to be concerned unless you're a young attractive female. He's a rapist, after all.

[@rhondah1587]

That's Stormy's advice. Also, E. Jean Carroll's too.

[@joebeech7423]

I’ve ordered her new book. So keen to read it👍👍

[@dan797]

Love her integrity and honesty

[@WVCXpressions]

I’m glad the politics didn’t age Jen! You know how stressful it can get and she still maintaining her youthfulness. You look mature you’ve seen things Jen now keep it real like you been doing and keep us on track!

[@tettazwo9865]

1:50 It is exceptionally remarkable to point out the human side. Thank you, Jen Psaki!

[@EricAllen8494]

Defamation by The National Inquirer at Donald Trumps request should be multiple crimes...

[@NiteMoves2010]

add: Pecker should be civilly responsible for intentionally smearing people.

[@OzarkTroutBum]

@@NiteMoves2010 Pecker got a non prosecution deal in exchange for testimony.

[@NiteMoves2010]

@@OzarkTroutBum Civil suits by the injured individual is quite different than immunity in a criminal trial. His admissions are basically confessions of slander...and individuals should have the right to bring him to court to answer for it.

[@56nickrich]

high crimes, any crimes any misdemeanors. Lock his arse up.

[@IaIaCthulhuFtagn]

That's like them charging Onion, the inquirer isn't a news outlet. No one with any sense believes anything a gossip rag prints.

[@teharzbandit704]

Please have Jen on more. This was an excellent talk between Stephen and Jen. Jen really is good at explaining the REASONINGS behind emotions of people (Biden, Obama and Trump). THAT is what people you should pay attention to. The INTENT of a person. Edit: "pay"

[@56nickrich]

Love them Psaki bombs !!

[@blackout07blue]

Just glad we nominated our most unelectable Dem candidates! Shoutout to her, MSNBC, and her allies for that.

[@tomglenn485]

And the girl toward the end of this she's talk'n with passion.... because this stuff matters

[@189vans]

Nice, did you come up with that one? Either way, slick!

[@56nickrich]

@@189vans👈🏻 ... It's definitely above my caliber of wit. I actually don't remember where I heard it but it was in reference to her time as Press Secretary and some interactions with FOX ... as I recall. 👍🏻

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Psaki ❤

[@frantransue8948]

So great to have her for the short time we did. So authentic, so refreshing.

[@SoulSpirit1]

Love Jen! She is amazing at all she puts out to the public and how she handles these issues.

[@leannevandekew1996]

In the cult of personality, believing in stupid things is how Trump supporters show their loyalty.

[@WilliamMacKenzie-dq6bf]

Saw some pics on Meidas Touch earlier...Magats wearing red diapers over their jeans...and big flags saying "Real men wear diapers"..... 😂

[@leannevandekew1996]

@@WilliamMacKenzie-dq6bf Real really old men wear diapers.

[@WilliamMacKenzie-dq6bf]

@@leannevandekew1996 Nothing to say that the supporters of a former President who wears diapers, have to wear them as well! 😂

[@EasternWisdom123]

Unfortunately the voters have short memory. Their own lives have enough complications that many activities of an expresident is unnecessary for them to follow.

[@anhLe-hn3ig]

Such an intelligent, thoughtful, grounded and articulate lady. You are awesome!

[@OnlyAtJaMart]

I miss her as Press Secretary. No offense to the current Press Secretary, but she is so low energy. Psaki always brought the heat, especially against the smarmy Peter Doocy

[@joanwalsh2244]

The 'new' lady's much nicer, more pleasant, can deal with the situation in such a pleasant voice!

[@OnlyAtJaMart]

@@joanwalsh2244 yes, but we need someone more aggressive. The current Press secretary is too passive. When Psaki was Press secretary, she owned right-wing idiots almost daily

[@brendakelley5891]

How about showing a split screen that displays what each candidate is doing each day accompanied with a conversation that highlights the disparities.

[@bcb7443]

Thanks for your support Jen!

[@andrewgrove1691]

Beautiful and smart

[@NiteMoves2010]

The important question boils down to whether there is a 2 tier justice system and how and when will Congress address this matter?

[@amyreynolds3619]

Now this is a book by a press secretary that I would buy.

[@philinspain65]

Vote people. Vote. We can't begin to imagine the consequences of a second Schitzinpants Presidency.

[@WilliamCainhurst]

I cant believe it has comes so far for me to ask that, but which one of the two demented pantsshitters are you referring to? The current pantsshitter or the formerr pantsshitter?

[@avedic]

For real. I will say....I'm VERY worried. Literally ever...single...one of my liberal friends has vowed to _not_ vote for Biden this time. Why? Gaza. Period. I've tried to impress upon them how much worse Trump would be, that a vote isn't the same as an endorsement, etc. Nothing works...not even a little. They are ALL 100% convinced Biden is the pinnacle of human evil. I'm voting enthusiastically for Biden for many reasons...INCLUDING the Gaza situation. Because I recognize one of two people will become POTUS, and one is objectively better than the other on every level, by orders of magnitude. But I'm worried....that my position is _not_ the norm whatsoever. Trump is literally leading in national polls, in all swing states, etc. I'm voting for Biden...but I'm also preparing for what I expect to actually happen: America's first ever literal authoritarian dictator.

[@WilliamCainhurst]

@@avedic Trump may be worse, but you gotta remember, Trump and Biden are mostly windowdressing for Republicans and Democrats. And the Democrats are so much worse than the Republicans. So you might not want to vote for Trump, but please dont vote for the democrats. I know its a bad position America is in. We really need agerestrictions for public office. 65 maximum.

[@logicalsgt8829]

She’s special. Smart and Beautiful. Wish we had a candidate like her, better… she can run. I vote for her . Tired of old hacks…

[@Forriedude]

"Six states, maybe seven..." This shouldn't be a thing.

[@oreosk8ter]

Jen is so intelligent!

[@blackwolfe638]

Someday, if I live long enough, I look forward to, someday, never hearing his name again.

[@frankhage1734]

I wish Jen Psaki becomes president of the US. We need better and younger leadership. We need genius politicians who find win-win solutions to our societal and environmental problems.

[@jamesl9371]

Vote Democrat 💙💙💙 For President Biden and Senate and House For democracy and decency

[@r.claymccullough890]

How quickly “Shooting Her Puppy” was replaced by “Worms Ate My Brain”.

[@evamclaughlin1585]

Right??

[@189vans]

That's the news cycle. But trust, no one forgets

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

Makes Bill Clinton's cigar antics look tame in comparison.

[@biglongcadillac]

Monica smiles

[@masondegaulle5731]

Makes Nixon look like playschool. Nixon was _finished_ for having close ties with people breaking the law _reasonably assumed_ to be on his behalf, and that was enough. trump is _deeply embroiled_ within many of these highly illegal dealings and it's like the law just doesn't apply to this utter choad. Clinton isn't even on the radar when the scope is set to Code Orange and the GTBTP era.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Makes _everything_ he did look tame! Hell, it _was_ fricking tame!

[@thunderousapplause]

Men will neverever understand what being fearful of potential sexual violence is. Consent has sometimes been a choice between fear of harm, or... giving the robber your wallet so he doesnt hurt you and he goes away. Facts. And just bc Stormi was an adult film actor doesnt mean shes not human and doesnt deserve safety and respect. JFC.

[@It-b-Blair]

Some men do. Absolutely it’s fewer than women who do, but your statement is also damaging by being willfully ignorant.

[@beverlywilliamson3022]

​@@It-b-Blair You are ignorant unless you have been a young girl or you dropped your soap in the shower in prison. Perps are incapable of understanding the consequences of violence because they have no empathy. The gender of the victims makes no difference.

[@thunderousapplause]

@@It-b-Blair You are a man. You do not understand. We walk through the world having to be alert. There are places and rules and times about where we cannot safely go. So you be quiet. And don't talk about my "willful ignorance". what does that even mean dude? What am I willfully ignorant about? Am I safe in this world as a woman? Is that your position? Or is your position that some men understand sexual violence women go through? You are wrong. Unless a man has been sexually assaulted, he cannot begin to understand. I am a sexual assault survivor, and I am 67 years old. the sexual assault from 40 years ago effects me still, as it does nearly every woman who was ever been harmed. sexual assault is attempted soul murder. Your flippant response is just another harmful proof of your refusal to respect women. How dare you think you have any right to speak on this, I don't know.

[@sheilaboston7051]

Talking about donnie micro-managing: Barbara Res, who used to work alongside him, said that he spent an inordinate amount of time looking at swatches of material to choose for furnishings. He obviously knew more than the designers, like he knew more than the generals!

[@NewMessage]

I'm am honestly surprised Donnie wasn't trying to collude with The World weekly News. Seems more his quality, y'know? He even hired Bat Boy's uncle Rudy.

[@glennkennedy441]

Jen Psaki is amazing !

[@lisadavis9535]

Howard Dean and the scream?? It's a problem.

[@andrewhaag2422]

VOTE BLUE 💙 Up and Down the Ballot in November for the Greater Good of the Country and the WORLD 🌍💙🇱🇷🔥😎💙🇱🇷💙🇱🇷💙

[@utearnold847]

Biden could get the attention if the media reports.

[@sheilaboston7051]

I watched his Wisconsin interview with Erin Burnett and, wait for it, I'm an Aussie!! I'm sure it's getting through to the silent majority, but yes, the media needs to get with it. Btw, the trolls went ballistic in the comments, which means you know they're worried.

[@utearnold847]

@@sheilaboston7051 hi love. I'm an ozzi too and I hope you're right.

[@susanfrancis5471]

He was selling Beans from the Resolute Desk too. Real Klass from an Orange Hump.

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you!

[@StuartMiles74]

I love Jen Psaki

[@infamousElle]

She was invited to DINNER. She never got dinner. Once again, Trump doesn't pay his bills. Also, never gave her the career promotion he insinuated.

[@SergioValenti-ow2gg]

The most important thing i need to understand? Thanks Jen

[@katehall9812]

2:29 - character. Ding-ding-ding!

[@ivanbannon4260]

I don't see Trumps trial as a big thing because he was president. I'm trying to forget that he was president.

[@dannydougherty8533]

He's gonna be president again, so. .

[@meh8982]

The problem isn't that they are trying a former president for crimes. The problem is that a lowlife conman and crook (who also happens to be an authoritarian proto-Nazi) managed to become president. And may con his way back into the White House, which will be an even bigger disaster than his last griftfest, since this time the only thing on his mind will be revenge.

[@alanai1981]

WE ALL ARE.

[@philipstanco6011]

It won't happen, but wouldn't it be great if George Bush were to endorse Biden? Bush does not really like Trump.

[@MGS61]

Who does?

[@philipstanco6011]

@@MGS61MAGAtts.

[@cheyenneroll]

Not sure he has the strength of character to do that.

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

It would probably only happen if he was talking about something related and let it slip out, like when he talked about Iraq that time.

[@kurtoogle4576]

I kinda loved this! Thank you!

[@stevemcdowell1674]

Jen is such a babe!

[@karenmichaeloff451]

I love you Steven ! Especially when you immature trumpy. I laugh so hard . I’ve heard you immatate him Thousands of times and it just makes me laugh so good & hard when I hear you immitate him. Sorry for misspelling immitate. 👍🤗🇺🇸🙏🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️🗳️Blue and through 😊

[@keithgriffiths9864]

Imitate (sorry !)

[@minitanksandchairs]

Trial before trail except after jail..

[@kikyochan66]

Jen is a brilliant woman! Wish she could stay longer in Biden administration

[@pamr4040]

❤

[@madgreek253]

I ran into Dennis Rodman at the Atlanta airport down at baggage claim. I was 16yrs old and went up to him and said "Hey Mr Rodman, I just wanted to say I love the way you play basketball and it's an honor to meet you". He responded with "get away from me, ya punk kid". I walked away and lost all respect for the guy in that instant. Turns out he was in town to head to court and respond to a rape charge.

[@Think4yourself8000]

We want the country to succeed

[@walterhoenig6569]

SwatterGate

[@xxiszn7142]

Lmao

[@extremeedison]

I'm seeing Biden campaign ads on tv but haven't seen any Trump campaign ads yet.

[@sanstar2007]

Love Jen Psaki!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Psaki’s day more ism❤

[@thegeicogecko]

1:00 - 1:18 lol the worm joke went woosh

[@FirestormX9]

It did, kinda cringe but it's fine

[@shegee120]

Love Jen Psaki.

[@user-jc5zd4pw5m]

Psaki for President. Intelligent, insightful....gosh, can the Dems not try something new.

[@Monika-mh2je]

I was thinking the same, so many young,smart,intelligent m,energetic people out there,why not pick one???

[@bluelotus3750]

That's for 2028. Don't ignore that Biden has been the most effective president EVER and was handed the country on the edge of total destruction. Forget his age and remember experience. Biden has more than earned a second term. New takes time to cultivate.

[@bluelotus3750]

While I agree to a degree. That's for 2028, IMO. Don't ignore that Biden has been the most effective president EVER and was handed the country on the edge of total destruction. Forget his age and remember experience. Biden has more than earned a second term. New takes time to cultivate.

[@DissectGibberish]

@@Monika-mh2je Why don't you write/email a request to the DNC about this idea?

[@DissectGibberish]

THIS ACCOUNT IS A DUD ACCOUNT, THERE IS NO INDIVIDUAL BEHIND ACCOUNT @user-jc5zd4pw5m.

[@karengarrison6733]

I'm so glad you bring up the real situation that t is sucking all the air out of the campaign. Biden is hardly covered. It's a sad commentary

[@LuciusJohn]

i have a huge crush on Jen Psaki

[@NusretTaras-kp9mv]

More Likes For Stephen

[@Haveaniceday123kick]

Political candidates should be polygraph tested at least . There should be no liers in politics anymore . It has to stop

[@BP-1988]

I can't wait for the day this country moves on from Trump.

[@user-oi4tj4pp8q]

They are talking about Stormy's character what about talking in court about Donald 's character?

[@user-oi4tj4pp8q]

small time gangster

[@user-oi4tj4pp8q]

Would be traitor

[@muoian]

1:55 what ?! I never heard this part until today

[@agoogleuser4356]

BTW Steve, I expect you will speak of men’s outfits too.

[@CoolBreezeHeals]

I love Jen Psaki. My girlfriend knows it too. "Why do you always make that sound when you see her on tv?" 'What sound?' *Smack! "You sigh everytime you see her! Do you think she's pretty?" I now only watch Jen on my phone when I'm alone.

[@MrCityslickerktm]

part 2 of 3

[@piyumdeheragodaperera5716]

Yes less is more!

[@Michele-zn5yi]

Jan Prank is a brilliant woman.

[@jkjenkins33]

She’s classy … love the suit … new celebrity crush.

[@kerryrobinson9947]

Get El Lardo outta this country.

[@wirehyperspace]

Well in a think tank you dont need someone who cant think AKA Trump and Jared Kushner

[@cran036161]

Racine Wisconsin

[@user-sw7my6kp7g]

Jenny Jenny.....!

[@othoapproto9603]

Stephen and in that statement that you didn't know where or what, the abysmal media is not part of that equation?

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

She's beautiful..😍

[@NewMessage]

Is this part two or three? Let's find out....

[@jaysiegel4742]

part 2

[@TheLordCorn]

God I love her

[@zoso73]

Partisan jackals.

[@user-xt4sx5qy3q]

He doped her up, to get some, what a loser

[@NatsAstrea]

She's wearing a white suit! Thanks, Jen!

[@janusatthegate6201]

No. Lying about your opponents changes nothing unless something backfires.

[@musicinggp]

Stephen, I invite you to The Meidas Touch network. I'd love to see Ben Meiselas on your show.

[@Conway773]

You can talk about the trial but also talk about Biden. I would like to hear the policies he’s promoting and things he is doing be explained in depth. We used to always get policies explained by the news. The cable companies have ruined us. They are as much to blame as anyone.