Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, now an MSNBC host, faced sharp criticism on Tuesday after making mocking comments about Second Lady Usha Vance.

On the “I’ve Had It” podcast, Psaki suggested that Usha Vance might be intimidated by her husband, saying: “I always wonder what's going on in the mind of his wife. Like, are you OK? Please blink four times. Come over here, we'll save you.”

The podcast’s description on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts echoed the remarks: “Usha Vance, please blink twice if you need help.”

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White House official responds

Steven Cheung, White House director of communications, called Psaki a “dumbass” and a “moron” in a social media post: “Jen Psaki must be trans

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