Career Timeline of Jen Psaki: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Jen Psaki

How Jen Psaki built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jen Psaki is an American political analyst and former government official. A prominent figure in the Democratic Party, she served as the White House Press Secretary under President Biden from 2021 to 2022. Previously, she held various communication roles in the Obama administration, including White House Deputy Press Secretary, Deputy Communications Director, State Department Spokesperson, and White House Communications Director. After leaving the White House, Psaki became a political contributor for CNN and currently hosts the talk show 'Inside with Jen Psaki' on MSNBC.

December 19, 2009: Promotion to Deputy Communications Director

On December 19, 2009, after Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election, Jen Psaki was promoted to deputy communications director in the White House, after serving as deputy press secretary.

February 11, 2013: Appointment as State Department Spokesperson

On February 11, 2013, Jen Psaki became the spokesperson for the United States Department of State.

July 26, 2024: Appearance Before House Committee on Foreign Affairs

On July 26, 2024, Jen Psaki appeared before the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs for a transcribed interview about the Biden Administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, after agreeing to do so in June 2024.