Ex-White House press secretary Jen Psaki says Biden’s ‘bad’ debate performance was not because aides prepped him too hard

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Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended President Biden after his underwhelming debate performance, countering claims that excessive preparation was to blame. Psaki, now an MSNBC host, took to social media to refute criticisms directed at former chief of staff Ron Klain and senior adviser Anita Dunn. "It was a bad debate. I have no doubt they were tough, strategic and direct (Believe me, I have seen them in action)," Psaki posted on X, labeling it "absurd" to fault the prep team. Emphasizing Biden's responsibility, she reiterated, “Biden was bad. If you are directing your ire at ‘prep’ you are not talking about the right things.”