{"id":425313,"date":"2022-04-01T21:09:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T18:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/jen-psaki-bashed-cable-news-before-taking-msnbc-gig\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T21:09:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T18:09:01","slug":"jen-psaki-bashed-cable-news-before-taking-msnbc-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/jen-psaki-bashed-cable-news-before-taking-msnbc-gig\/","title":{"rendered":"#Jen Psaki bashed cable news before taking MSNBC gig"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f23fa19a62\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f23fa19a62\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/jen-psaki-bashed-cable-news-before-taking-msnbc-gig\/#%E2%80%9CJen_Psaki_bashed_cable_news_before_taking_MSNBC_gig%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Jen Psaki bashed cable news before taking MSNBC gig&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CJen_Psaki_bashed_cable_news_before_taking_MSNBC_gig%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Jen Psaki bashed cable news before taking MSNBC gig&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>White House press secretary Jen Psaki declared that \u201ccable <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is dying\u201d and that its \u201cratings are dwindling\u201d \u2014 just months before she reportedly accepted an offer from MSNBC.<\/p>\n<p>Psaki made the remarks during an interview with actor Rob Lowe on his podcast on Feb. 18.\u00a0 Her remarks were cited by the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaite.com\/news\/cable-news-is-dying-psaki-dumped-on-dwindling-relevance-of-tv-news-just-months-ago\/\">news site Mediaite<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I\u2019m going to give you an optimistic view on this right now, which is \u2014 cable news is dying, right?\u201d Psaki told Lowe on his podcast, \u201cLiterally! With Rob Lowe.\u201d \u201cThe ratings are dwindling, right? And there\u2019s dwindling readership as well of a lot of national newspapers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Psaki said she hoped that streaming news platforms instead would come in to replace cable TV news with \u201ca form for creating a range of content that is informative\u201d rather than just having \u201cDemocrats and Republicans yelling at each other on a set.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd isn\u2019t from a viewpoint but is telling you and explaining to you what does voter suppression mean?\u201d Psaki said. \u201cWhen we say \u2018misinformation,\u2019 what is that, right? Or when we say \u2018climate change,\u2019 what do we mean by that? And it\u2019s not just about people hugging trees.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/rob-lowe-getty-01.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Rob Lowe, who starred on the hit TV drama &quot;West Wing,&quot; is also the host of a podcast called &quot;Literally! With Rob Lowe.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-21746039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/rob-lowe-getty-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/rob-lowe-getty-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/rob-lowe-getty-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Rob Lowe, who starred on the hit TV drama \u201cThe West Wing,\u201d is also the host of a podcast called \u201cLiterally! With Rob Lowe.\u201d<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">NBCU Photo Bank\/NBCUniversal via<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Psaki is in exclusive talks with MSNBC and has been in close consultation with the White House counsel\u2019s office about her pending departure, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/jen-psaki-leaving-white-house-msnbc-a75bdbc6-4c6b-43f9-b406-e104ea3b88e9.html\">Axios reported Friday<\/a>, citing sources familiar with the plans.<\/p>\n<p>The tentative deal would place Psaki as the host of a show on NBCUniversal\u2019s streaming platform Peacock.\u00a0She would also be a part of MSNBC\u2019s live cable programming on various shows, according to Axios.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While no deal has been finalized, Psaki has reportedly informed two senior officials at the White House of her departure and her future plans, two sources told the outlet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The White House press team has not yet been formally notified that Psaki will be leaving.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-02.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told actor Rob Lowe on his podcast earlier this year that &quot;cable news is dying&quot; -- months before securing a gig at MSNBC.\" class=\"wp-image-21746040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-02.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-02.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-02.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>White House press secretary Jen Psaki told actor Rob Lowe on his podcast earlier this year that \u201ccable news is dying\u201d \u2014 months before securing a gig at MSNBC.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-01.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Psaki, a former Obama administration official who was a paid commentator for CNN during the Trump presidency, was long expected to return to television.\" class=\"wp-image-21746037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/jen-psaki-getty-01.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Psaki, a former Obama administration official who was a paid commentator for CNN during the Trump presidency, was long expected to return to television.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Psaki has long been expected to depart the White House for a TV gig, and reports emerged in February that her services were sought by both CNN \u2014 where she worked as a commentator during the Trump administration \u2014 and MSNBC.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the time, Psaki laughed off a question seeking to confirm the report, saying she would still be working at the White House for the time being.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have more than enough on my plate here. And so you can\u2019t get rid of me quite yet,\u201d Psaki told reporters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/msnbc-logo-publicity-h-2021.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Psaki will not replace Rachel Maddow at MSNBC, according to a report.\" class=\"wp-image-21746129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/msnbc-logo-publicity-h-2021.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/msnbc-logo-publicity-h-2021.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/04\/msnbc-logo-publicity-h-2021.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Psaki will not replace Rachel Maddow at MSNBC, according to a report.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">MSNBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In May 2021, the press secretary indicated that she planned to depart from the administration sometime this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it\u2019s going to be time for somebody else to have this job in a year from now or about a year from now,\u201d she said at the time on a podcast with CNN analyst David Axelrod.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Psaki has not briefed the press since March 21. The following day, she announced she had tested positive for COVID-19, forcing her to miss President Biden\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to Belgium and Poland. Her deputy, Karine Jean-Pierre, went in her stead and tested positive upon her return to the US last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Psaki\u2019s departure would follow several exits from Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019 office, including that of former spokesperson Symone Sanders, who also signed an exclusive deal with MSNBC in January to host a show on Peacock.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for former administration officials \u2014 such as press secretaries \u2014 to join networks as commentators or hosts.<\/p>\n<p>Former Trump press secretary Kayleigh McEnany works as a commentator for Fox News, while another former Trump press secretary, Sean Spicer, hosts his own show on Newsmax TV.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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