Now it is known all over the world – VG

Psaki arrived in the press room for the first time on Thursday evening Norwegian time. To seasoned reporters in the White House, she is a familiar face, but now she is also known to the rest of the world.

From the rostrum, he promised to introduce a relationship with the media based on truth and openness:

– There will be times when we see things in different ways, here in this room. Okay, that’s part of our democracy. Rebuilding trust with the American people will be a central part of our work at the press office every day, he said.

Psaki appeared on the podium again Thursday night and then brought with him the head of infection control, Anthony Fauci. You can see the press conference here:

Back to normal

The New York Times writes that the goal of Psaki’s first press conference was to create a sense that the relationship between the press and the White House is returning to normal, and that the Biden administration is not aiming to undermine the role of the press in society. .

“I have deep respect for the role of a free and independent press,” Psaki said when asked by a journalist in the room.

During his second press conference on Thursday evening Norwegian time, Psaki brought with him the chief of infection control of the United States, Anthony Fauci.

He said it was liberating to be able to speak about the science and facts about the coronavirus without fear of consequences, and that there were aspects of former President Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic that were not based on scientific fact.

– There were some things that he really felt he couldn’t say without consequences. Being able to be here and talk about what the evidence and science say is liberating.

Little collaboration

Psaki’s first press conference stands in stark contrast to the first by the Trump administration’s press secretary, Sean Spicer, four years ago.

Already the day after Trump’s inauguration, Spicer was harsh with the press. Trump is said to have been furious over allegations that former President Barack Obama’s inauguration had drawn a much larger crowd. To this Spicer he said the following:

“This is the largest audience participation ever to attend an opening. Period.”

He also read a short press release before leaving the room without questions.

Common under Trump

Events like this became typical during Trump. Spokespeople for the White House from time to time made instructive statements to the press, and dubious allegations were made as fact, and then left the room without questions.

Trump’s third press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, did not hold a single press conference with questions and answers for the press.

Trump’s latest press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, called a CNN reporter an activist and made it clear that she was not associating with activists.

However, during his first press conference, he promised never to lie:

Experienced woman

Jen Psaki has promised daily press conferences and a weekly press conference on the situation of the crown in the country.

– But not on Saturdays and Sundays, I’m not a monster, he added.

Psaki is married to Gregory Mecher (44), who is also politically active. They met through work in the Democratic Congressional Representatives’ campaign office, where he is currently executive vice president. Together they have two children.

He is a former political commentator for CNN and was a spokesperson for the US State Department during the Obama administration. She has also been a vice president of the White House.

This makes her one of the most experienced people to ever take on the demanding job. as press secretary of the White House.