Obama Taps Jen Psaki as Next Communications Director
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Kasim Ileri/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Obama has tapped State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki to replace Jen Palmieri as the next White House communications director.
In a statement Thursday, Obama praised Palmieri’s work over the past three years and said he will “miss her deeply — and I wish her success in the future.”
“I’d say Jen is irreplaceable — if Jen Psaki hadn’t agreed to step in. Jen worked on both my campaigns, she’s served in the White House, and she’s traveled the world as an advisor to Secretary [of State John] Kerry. I fully trust Jen — and I am thrilled she’s agreed to come back to the White House as Communications Director,” the president said.
Psaki said she was “honored” to be returning to the White House.
Honored to be rejoining the team @WhiteHouse in April, exciting two years for @BarackObama ahead. Wil miss incredible colleagues @StateDept
— Jen Psaki (@statedeptspox) February 19, 2015
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