Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki ignited controversy after mocking Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, during a podcast appearance. Speaking on the “I’ve Had It” show, Psaki dismissed Vance as a “little Manchurian candidate” desperate for power and questioned his character, calling him “a chameleon with no rizz.” Her comments took a personal turn when she joked about Vance’s wife, saying, “Blink four times. Come over here, we’ll save you.”

Vance brushed off the remarks, calling them “disgraceful” but praising his wife as his “wonderful partner.” The backlash was swift — White House Communications Director Steven Cheung blasted Psaki as “talentless,” while critics online accused MSNBC of hypocrisy. Commentators linked Psaki’s remarks to broader frustrations within the Democratic media circle, noting that even her successor Karine Jean-Pierre faced ridicule after recent gaffes defending President Biden’s mental fitness on national TV.