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Jen Psaki Confirms MSNBC’s Liberal Audience Expects Negative Trump Coverage

The former Biden press secretary, now hosting MSNBC’s revamped 9 p.m. slot, says the network’s editorial tone aligns with its audience’s expectations.

FILE - White House press secretary Jen Psaki waves goodbye at her last press briefing at the White House in Washington, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
FILE - White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, April 1, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
FILE - White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Overview

  • Jen Psaki, now hosting MSNBC’s 9 p.m. program Tuesday through Thursday, stated that the network’s liberal audience anticipates predominantly negative coverage of Donald Trump.
  • Psaki clarified that she has not been directed to appeal to non-liberal viewers or adopt a more moderate editorial approach.
  • Her comments come as part of MSNBC’s ongoing programming overhaul under new president Rebecca Kutler, which includes axing several weekend shows and reassigning key on-air talent.
  • Rachel Maddow’s show will now air exclusively on Mondays, with Psaki filling the 9 p.m. slot for the rest of the week, replacing Alex Wagner, who transitions to a senior political analyst role.
  • The reshuffle reflects MSNBC’s effort to align its programming with its audience’s preferences while navigating debates about media bias and editorial strategy.