Jen Psaki joins MSNBC
by Dominick Mastrangelo - 05/24/22 10:00 AM ET
MSNBC on Tuesday announced the hiring of former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Psaki, who left the White House earlier this month, will appear on NBC’s various channels and platforms as part of its politics coverage this fall and will eventually host a new original program on MSNBC, which the network said is currently under development for streaming.
The new program, slated to launch in the first quarter of next year, will “bring together her unique perspective from behind the podium and her deep experience in the highest levels of government and presidential politics,” the network said.
Psaki is also expected to serve as one of the NBC’s leading pundits through its coverage of the fall midterm elections and in the run-up to the 2024 presidential.
“Jen’s sharp wit and relatability combined with the mastery of the subjects she covers have made her a household name across the nation,” MSNBC President Rashida Jones said on Tuesday. “Her extensive experience in government and on the campaign trail and perspective as a White House and Washington insider is the type of analysis that sets MSNBC apart. She’s a familiar face and trusted authority to MSNBC viewers, and we look forward to her insight during this consequential election season.”
Psaki’s hiring by NBC was widely reported in April, though neither she nor the network had confirmed the news before this week. Her reported departure from the White House to NBC served as fodder for jokes by comedian Trevor Noah at The White House Correspondents Association Dinner late last month.
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