Psaki on Trump’s leaner campaign: ‘Something you say when you can't afford staff or ads’

MSNBC Host and Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins Katie Phang to discuss the state of the race for the White House, the impact Donald Trump's trial is having on his campaign and her latest book, ‘Say More.’
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#Trump #2024Election #Politics

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

I love how his supporters paint Trump as a hero and this all-powerful alpha male, while Trump himself is always portraying himself as a cry baby and victim!

[@KaiserBlade]

Someday a Marxist democrat is going to post an intelligent comment. Not today.

[@Nic1Moreno]

But the Oompa-Loompa is the Choosen One

[@KaiserBlade]

@@Nic1Moreno 80,000 in Wildwood New Jersey to hear the greatest president ever. Your boy who showered with his 12 year old daughter has a small crowd of 1%ers

[@HoneyDems]

Now Maga are wearing Diapers to Rallies saying Real men wear diapers

[@gloriaa.garcia3985]

Stormy gave Trump the best nickname, Orange Turd. It was about time someone did that since he loves to give everyone a nickname.

[@joesausville3951]

If you are a Trump supporter you obviously don't know or care about lies when you see/hear one.

[@slayeroftrolls1200]

They seem to respect lies while simultaneously saying they are not happening 🤷‍♂️

[@Columbiastargazer]

if you want to upset a trump supporter, you tell them the truth

[@charliecrowley1070]

It's probable that you watch MSNBC and believe the propaganda!

[@user-wr5bk8hw2l]

They call themselves Christians

[@user-dc4uo2sh1t]

Blah blah blah

[@purem9150]

Yet another example of "everything Trump touches, dies".

[@gingerannamae6308]

Trump for the gravel pit 2024

[@drfranks1158]

the Cricket and smelly mean goat treatment. I approve!

[@NPC123UH]

Say it loud and proud.

[@californianorma876]

✊🏽

[@joancooney7724]

PLEASE 😂

[@PatrioticUSAmerican]

Your Mentally-deluded comment is typical of an Anti-Trump Leftist.

[@skycloud7637]

GO AWAY TRUMP! GO AWAY TRUMP! GO AWAY TRUMP!

[@danielmackay8099]

Do you work for a living?

[@suntzu5836]

Cry Clouds.....CRY!!!!!!

[@marshwetland3808]

Trump for gravel pit 2024

[@420MTV62]

DISSAPPEAR!!!

[@420MTV62]

​@pauldivito1900FOOL!!

[@terrencekane8203]

$50 million for lawyers in just 2023. Probably more in 2024. That's why you're hearing "leaner campaign."

[@josephsonora3787]

Terrance, your bank account is your couch with loose change under the cushions! 🤣

[@bo2.4u6]

100 million dollars 💵. Put legal defense

[@lidopina4334]

@@josephsonora3787 Can you afford more tissues for those sad maga tears?

[@c2757]

Ah. ...but there's a 100% discount if you don't ever settle the bills.

[@DavidSmith-eh7rs]

That and previous support is drying up/wising up.

[@evelinel.9827]

Love these two intelligent powerful women!!!

[@richardmills6669]

Define woman

[@Justthe_facts]

​@@richardmills6669Someone that will never consensually or lovingly touch you, incel.

[@lidopina4334]

@@richardmills6669 Define all those maga tears!

[@texasbassranger]

@@lidopina4334 🙂

[@brandanellis2953]

@@richardmills6669 someone you can’t get.

[@jpdemer5]

"Leaner campaign" = "We're desperately leaning on our supporters for more cash!"

[@robertflorentine]

traitor rump for super max prison 2024

[@QuinnPrice]

Yes, it's tricky. Israel's retaliation has gone too far.

[@sekseemarcuskidd]

same thing happened to Arabs when 9/11 happened basically

[@kosmosyche]

@@sekseemarcuskidd Much worse actually. The US basically invaded the wrong country that had nothing to do with 9/11, cause idk... it was more convenient to have a war there? 😆

[@suntzu5836]

Nah.....Imagine if the US had stopped with Germany and not taken care of Japan!

[@sekseemarcuskidd]

@@kosmosyche actually your right, that was the beef the Bush boys had for decades.

[@dougsimmon7460]

Bibi has gone too far !

[@Jahnink]

Happy Mothers Day to Jen and Katie. You both keep it real. Take a day off tomorrow. ❤❤

[@dianehartung5954]

You do what you have to! And spend QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR KIDS!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@forevermusiclover3335]

You both rock!

[@gabereal420]

I love these 2❤️❤️❤️

[@richardmain8059]

Jen is a Rockstar of Communications and Respond on her Feet Wisdom. 😊👍👍👍

[@smacdonald5142]

Yes, another compulsive liar from sleepy Joes admin is your hero?

[@SK-sm9mn]

The US should make all aid to Israel dependent on them complying with international law.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

The US should never give aid to Israel ever again. That would be like the EU giving aid to the US to keep their indigenous people on the worst land the continent has to offer

[@christoskarahalios9564]

Hamas should abide by International Law, killing innocent civilians and you make it sound like it's right? They started the War against Israel

[@abelincoln3261]

You can buy an orange diaper with a athletic Trump turtle head in diaper framed ... Buy two get a full turtle bundle.

[@user-wt3ep4gx1e]

Love you Katie Your brilliant reporting is so important

[@notapplicable-zn9us]

I get the impression that the Trump campaign already knows defeat and is now just trying to line their pockets with campaign funds and instead of campaigning he's playing golf

[@drowningpooralice5505]

He just broke attendance records for a political rally. 80,000 people. This is not a losing candidate.

[@notapplicable-zn9us]

@@drowningpooralice5505 Fake News!

[@barrydavey7188]

@@drowningpooralice5505 Just watched a great video on youtube of his supporters walking out during his slurring, lie filled speech, it was HILARIOUS!!!

[@pedalingprospector2007]

@@drowningpooralice5505 And yet he's lost the popular vote two times in a row. The second loss more than doubled his first loss, while he was the incumbent.

[@AnnaD-ro9sc]

More like less than 800

[@markpaiste]

Back to the Basement Dirty Don!!..🤮

[@smacdonald5142]

Ah, it was sleepy Joe that spent his time in the basement during the 2016 campaign...

[@Anden1]

All democrats 2024 for womens rights and healthcare. 💙

[@veganpotterthevegan]

More like less bad healthcare. Dems are terrible with healthcare too

[@tflg3257]

@Anden1 Biden is adding transgenders to Title IX after the election.

[@BillMoore-iy9gz]

Jersey Shore, OMG, ROFLMAO...He has about as much chance as winning Jersey as I do getting a date with Taylor Swift.

[@SJC49]

I’m a Canadian so don’t know much about the Jersey Shore. Is that where all his failed casinos were located and all the contractors who he stiffed for construction costs?🇨🇦

[@drowningpooralice5505]

There are 80,000 people at a rally in Jersey that prove you don't know what you're talking about. That's grassroots support Biden has never had.

[@BillMoore-iy9gz]

Yep, and a lot more. Bankruptcies and the high number of jobs lost. The B.S. going back to the USFL. The B.S. with an Atlantic City Mayor and how the casino's would rebuild the city. How about just 2 streets. Oh, N.J. hates Trump. He buries his wife on his Bedminster Golf course. That was for tax breaks because he can classify it differently. She hated golf.

[@dougsimmon7460]

Get rid of bibi , you get peace !

[@kevinlindsey6862]

He gave it all to stormy Daniel's 🤏😊

[@andyg9991]

Yep, all three inches!

[@Muttinchopsforeverandalways]

Trump is toast he's done it won't be long before he goes to the funny farm

[@danielmackay8099]

I see you are working on a Saturday.

[@jeffyoung3635]

@@danielmackay8099 what don’t you understand

[@marshwetland3808]

Farm? Trump for gravel pit 2024

[@lidopina4334]

@@danielmackay8099 I see you are crying harder!

[@danielmackay8099]

@@jeffyoung3635 how people would vote communist left.

[@L8rCloud]

No money for an American Presidential Campaign IN MAY 😂 YEAH, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT

[@jpdemer5]

Not often you hear "Trump" and "lean" in the same sentence!

[@leryck]

All my respect for both of you!

[@kennethquintini658]

Biden/Harris 2024🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@veganpotterthevegan]

I'm gonna swallow that bad pill too 🥴 Only better than the worse alternative but still a terrible option

[@Youtubesubverts1rstamendment]

​@@veganpotterthevegana vote for trump is a vote for putin.

[@ericplumhoff9208]

@@veganpotterthevegan Its not at all though. Why would it be when Joe is the most productive President in 60 years. Inarguably.

[@j.macmillan2293]

“… unblemished?” Irresponsible given Israel’s unconscionable treatment of the Palestinians.

[@t47328]

The problem is that Hamas started this war with their terror act. Israel then retaliated and have gone way too far. There isn't much that Biden can do about this. Perhaps he could send over a few divisions, and interpose them between the two sides?

[@vickieguthrie8483]

Luv Jen❤️

[@quakerninja]

Anyone remember the movie Truman Show can we just build a dome that looks like white house and just let him play in a snow globe larping as a president

[@lilymarinovic1644]

There was a President of Portugal who went insane, was removed from office and placed in an asylum, and they literally pretended to him that he was still President, so in theory it could be done.

[@donaldeaton5556]

You’re both amazing role models! Happy Mom’s Day 🎉

[@UK1uno]

Peppermint Patty has no credibility.

[@mitzilinn]

Great journalists

[@shirleed1936]

Trump has FOX, he doesn't need a big campaign. Charlie Mason wished hs had something like FOX to put forth his essage.

[@elypevets5633]

Only thing lean about Trump is his cheapness

[@dianehartung5954]

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LADIES!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jensrogerkristoffersen5472]

GOP choosing Trump as a candidate when they clearly know what will be coming if he wins says a lot about how "lost" they are. Holding the Presidency for the next four years should not be more important than upholding law and the democracy. They could have chosen to ignore him and selected Joe Schmoe and at least kept their dignity.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

When did they have dignity?

[@njgodfather-xu9zz]

Just waiting for the kool-aid part of trumps story, America will be better off afterwards and in some sick way we’ll all thank Trump

[@tflg3257]

@jensrogerkristoffersen5472 As if Joe Biden is a dignified selection.

[@jensrogerkristoffersen5472]

@@tflg3257 I said nothing about Biden. Still I will claim he does a heck of a lot better than Trump did. Everything people complain about now is a delayed reaction to Trump's inaction. It would have been 10 times worse if he had won in 2020.

[@smacdonald5142]

@@jensrogerkristoffersen5472 Does, sleepy Joe ever tell the tell the truth? Do you think inflation was at 9% when he took office?

[@guyspadorcio384]

I sure hope they broke the mold.

[@annepalmer1654]

Good point what do you want your kids & grandchildren to see Trump or someone with morals.

[@Mindy0628]

Jen Psaki for future president! Vote 💙

[@kittendiotima4212]

I loved what Jen said about Moms need to have a different model than that 1950s model that Republicans adhere to. Ppl forget, moms back then weren't always happy, in fact, many were miserable, which led to the 1st wave of feminism, which began building steam in the 60s.

[@TheChonaman]

These ladies are the model for the future of Moms in America. Brilliant, hard working, authentic, great people. Love you Jen and Katie. Keep up the good work you have been doing. We need your contributions.

[@mattdonlan7745]

Every highlighted point in her book is the exact opposite of everything the right believes in.

[@Pasta-B1FBA]

11/5/22 Historic

[@mvanluven78]

Reagan and Bush both held weapons.

[@SJC49]

Withheld

[@EvelynSchlotthauer-vl1ej]

Not when all the money is going to D. Trumps lawyer's.

[@pgpotvin]

These are two of the most intelligent women on the airwaves. There are more out there but these two will stick around for decades.

[@Pasta-B1FBA]

Hidden History Museum Historic 🌎

[@rjdankert]

And then if he gets a billion from the oil companies????????????????????????????????????

[@user-zc7ds8gx7n]

Ditch the dictators!

[@srinip]

Katie looks and speaks like she's auditioning for Law and Order next season - if there is one.

[@schrodingersjet1043]

Never underestimate the stupidity of the New Jersey electorate.

[@user-kl6ef1tn5g]

Leaner/Meaner…

[@BeegirlsHoneyHouse]

He’s grifting for his personal coffers not his campaign expenses…

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

Lean, because People are tired, Of getting played for SUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!

[@GarryMartin-nw4zh]

No it isn't I'm sorry you were told something but that doesn't give you the right to round people up for voting against what you think because your feelings are hurt

[@user-re9gq6vl4f]

Ĥe ...KNOWS ...he's gonna lose, he's not about to spend a single dime of his own money.

[@psarmijo5256]

I have Not watched Press Briefing's since Jen Psaki left. Cannot stand the latest speaker.

[@user-fm8rc4zh4h]

so whoever has the most money should be president is what she is saying

[@robertpearson8546]

"leaner" means too many funds have been diverted to Trump's legal fees.

[@LibbyRal]

Raise your hand if you think, on Father's Day, any of the male newscasters are going to ask each other about work/life balance and caring for their kids.

[@barrymackaben6534]

FDT

[@user-gj6yb2qc7e]

It's not bc he doesn't have it. It's bc you put him on tv all day everyday so he gets free advertising. It's economy 101 aka 2016

[@LP-ct9nk]

He doesn’t have the money or team on the ground. The rnc has made several announcements about how their cutting ground campaigns and offices in battleground states, trump and his team are shaking other Republican politicians for donor money, and they started cutting down on rallies quite a bit because he couldn’t afford them. The majority of media amplifies the worst things Trump does which only appeals to his base. He’s not doing much to expand outside of it which is where campaign resources would come in

[@flodareltih9825]

IQ45: I have enough votes. IQ45: wah wah wah. I can’t campaign.

[@drowningpooralice5505]

He's at a rally with 80,000 in Jersey .

[@barrydavey7188]

@@drowningpooralice5505 Just watched a great video on youtube of his supporters walking out during his slurring, lie filled speech, it was HILARIOUS!!!

[@user-mp2vd6ym9k]

Two beautiful women, two beautiful and smart women, what could be most perfect in this life, thank you both us you

[@dasstigma]

When is Barrons thingy? In the past? Has Papa Donnie been there? No? Why not?

[@samuledarconi2927]

Hamas and Netanyahu are 2 sides of the same coin.

[@annepalmer1654]

MSNBC sort of makes Trump sound important I don't think he is.

[@david4096]

Get Rid of Trump and Nutinyahole and Putin .And bingo world peace.

[@StacyInLove1]

Do not forget Hamas!

[@charlesphillips1468]

If you needed a paying job, and you were offered one working for the Trump campaign, or you could collect unemployment and keep looking for another job, what would you do?

[@tonyface2007]

Did anyone really think that there was ever going to be another peaceful transition, after Obama to Trump. I remember thinking as Obama and Trump were shaking hands taking the Presidency back from Trump will be like taking a bar of chocolate from a 2 year old.

[@SJC49]

You’re really worried about eyelashes considering what’s going on in the world? Wow - so shallow!

[@JamesVandevanter]

Hoarding $$$'s for fleeing his crimes.

[@user-oy4ft1sl4k]

Seem,s like God punished America to have some1 like Trump in urls country

[@marshwetland3808]

God is a nonsensical idea.

[@CharlesChestnut51]

Yeah, that Republican National Committee co-chair, Lara Dump is doin' a real bang up job .... funding daddy-in-law's legal expenses with campaign lolly ....

[@darrylwood1220]

Spend 10k and get a piece of Trumps tie or jacket, really, hahahaha, not his Y fronts though 💩

[@user-uk1uu9vt8z]

Orange man is hoping to get in with minimum effort 😂…

[@SJC49]

That’s what will sink Trump - anything related to $. MAGA supporters who don’t care about his character will not go away until he runs out. SOON!

[@JaniceThomas-vg1lz]

donald trump 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@420MTV62]

FDT!! and STOP THE STINK!!

[@braindead7560]

I bought 12 Trump bibles ill use the paper to roll my cigs ...........

[@user-ki6re5if7o]

Anyone can be a billionaire if you rip everyone off you deal with.

[@StacyInLove1]

🩵💙🩵

[@ryanhearn1242]

Doesnt Russia jail and smear their political opponents also?

[@kated9914]

Putin seems to prefer assassination. To compare the US to Russia you'd have to ask if the US Constitution was followed by our judicial system. From every intelligent perspective, it has. To the point where the tax cheating obstructing insurrectionist is still walking free.

[@barrydavey7188]

LOL, what's your point comrade???

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

IRS hit trump with $1 million he ows them

[@ik7482]

We DON'T WANT trump.

[@lenwalker7393]

A great interview. Thank you. Jen Psaki is very bright and knowledgeable. 🇨🇦

[@bo2.4u6]

THEY BEEN INVADED IT OVER 100 DAYS AGO!!!!!

[@occamselectricrazor]

80,000 people showed up for trump's campaign rally in n.j. not bad for a guy who can't afford staff of ads

[@davidmccarthy6061]

It was a few thousand and there were lines of them steaming out during the middle of his speech. Maybe he should have used a few minutes laying out his future administration policies that will help America.

[@occamselectricrazor]

@@davidmccarthy6061 you'll have to turn up your gaslight, most voters can remember his first term

[@lukewarmwater9185]

The Midas Touch network has already debunked your so called 80,000 people in attendance.

[@jayc4562]

Israel is an colonialist, apartheid regim e.

[@bigiron8831]

01-06-21 * NEVER FORGET * 01-06-21 VOTE REASON NOT TRE45ON 🔵

[@RocketScientist1]

On the day he drew a crowd of 80,000 in Wildwood. 😂😂😂 Msnbc is a total joke!

[@sunsetsolutions4820]

Absolutely loving how MSNBC and CNN are campaigning for Trump. LOL. Love IT!

[@NPC123UH]

Jen literally ended by saying "rules for thee, not for me"

[@petermontalbano3910]

TRUMP rally in NJ today, 80k to be in attendance 💪

[@BadGVideoGames]

😂 Yeah, good luck with that. He lost New Jersey by nearly a million votes in 2020.

[@drowningpooralice5505]

​@BadGVideoGames it's not a prediction smarty pants. That's how many are in attendance. Google it.

[@steelguitarunionhall]

according to who son? No one believes MaGA numbers anymore. I'm assuming 100 people max?

[@barrydavey7188]

Just watched a great video on youtube of his supporters walking out during his slurring, lie filled speech, it was HILARIOUS!!!

[@petermontalbano3910]

@@BadGVideoGames polls are alot closer this time.

[@michaelmurphy6195]

I will vote for the man that isn’t mentally competent to stand trial for his own crimes.

[@gregschneider4566]

NO such place as Palestine , NO such thing as a Palestinian, made up by Egyptian Born Arafat , FACT

[@pdoylemi]

Still posting this lie? I already proved it wrong.

[@denillefleming2942]

The land has been called Palestine for hundreds of years

[@brutussmithers6341]

⭐️🇺🇸⭐️TRUMP2024⭐️🇺🇸⭐️

[@johannesduschner107]

Why do you write that? Did you hit your own head with your baseball bat?

[@brutussmithers6341]

@@johannesduschner107 because I love my country. And it’s in trouble.

[@johannesduschner107]

@@brutussmithers6341 Why is it in trouble?

[@brutussmithers6341]

@@johannesduschner107 a lot of reasons.

[@johannesduschner107]

@@brutussmithers6341 What are the reasons?