Jen Psaki, a longtime Democratic operative, has secured a major promotion at MSNBC, stepping into a prime-time role that effectively positions her as the network’s new leading voice.
Announced on Wednesday, Psaki, 46, will now anchor the 9:00 p.m. Eastern slot Tuesday through Friday, a significant leap from her previous Sunday show, per USA Today.
This move seemingly comes at the expense of Rachel Maddow, easily one of MSNBC’s most recognizable faces, who is scaling back to a once-a-week schedule on Mondays.
Psaki, who served as White House press secretary under former President Joe Biden, has a history of working for Democratic administrations, including roles under former President Barack Obama.
Her new show, named “The Briefing,” marks her transition from a weekend slot to the face of MSNBC’s prime-time lineup, a clear promotion in visibility.
According to The Hill, the show will still be based in Washington, D.C.
MSNBC said the the show will “pull from Psaki’s decades-long experiences on campaign buses, in the Oval Office, at the State Department, and in the briefing room to dissect the most important stories of the day.”
Psaki’s rise at MSNBC is notable, given her well-documented pro-Democrat, anti-Trump stances, which align with