Overview

• Jen Psaki’s new primetime show, 'The Briefing,' premiered on May 6, 2025, airing Tuesday through Friday at 9 p.m. on MSNBC.
• Psaki describes Trump’s second administration as dangerously authoritarian, accusing him of reshaping government to consolidate power and evade checks on his authority.
• She criticizes Democratic leadership for weak messaging, arguing that 'strongly worded letters' are insufficient in countering Trump’s actions.
• Psaki plans to use her platform to highlight emerging Democratic figures, including Greg Casar, Maxwell Frost, and Mallory McMorrow, as potential future leaders.
• The show’s launch coincides with a broader MSNBC programming revamp, reflecting the network’s response to political polarization under Trump’s presidency.