The White House is firing back at former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki after she implied that Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, needs to be “rescued” from her husband. Psaki’s comments, made during a left-wing podcast appearance, are drawing sharp criticism from conservatives—and even current Biden staffers.
Speaking on the I’ve Had It podcast, Psaki referred to Vance as a “little Manchurian candidate” and mocked Usha Vance with a sarcastic plea: “Are you okay? Please blink four times. We’ll… come over here, we’ll save you.” The statement was met with laughter by the show’s hosts but immediate backlash from across the political spectrum.
White House communications director Steven Cheung responded forcefully, accusing Psaki of projecting her “own personal issues onto others.” Cheung continued, calling Psaki a “dumbass” who “has no comprehension of the truth” and referenced her infamous “circle back” phrase from her time at the podium. “Circle back on that, moron,” he wrote.
Critics also noted the tone-deaf nature of Psaki’s comments while Usha Vance was in Israel with her husband, helping secure terms of the Gaza Peace Deal. “Absolutely disgusting comments,” said Jack Posobiec of Human Events.
Podcast host Tim Pool labeled Psaki’s behavior as part of a political “cult,” noting a pattern of demonization from the left. “They called Trump Hitler, then DeSantis worse, now JD Vance. It’s a cult,” he wrote.
Psaki’s remarks are fueling calls for accountability, with many conservatives saying it’s another example of elite liberals attacking the families of America First leaders.
