The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump Cabinet's tone deafness makes election outreach plan ridiculous
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Feb 19, 2026 
Wes Moore, Maryland governor and former nonprofit leader and author, joins to critique federal overreach and election interference. He discusses redistricting fights, limits on local ICE cooperation, and concerns about federal agents at polls. Short, pointed conversation about the optics and stakes of national tactics aimed at state elections.
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Tone-Deaf Cabinet Outreach
- Jen Psaki argues Trump's plan to send Cabinet members to swing districts will backfire because many are unpopular or scandal-plagued.
- She highlights specific cabinet figures (e.g., Mike Pence surrogate, RFK Jr., Mehmet Oz) as tone-deaf campaign surrogates.
Targeting Naturalized Voters
- The White House directed DHS to hunt for voter fraud by naturalized citizens despite scant evidence it exists.
- Psaki frames this as intimidation and a pretext for broader efforts to suppress legal voters.
Defend State Election Control
- Wes Moore urges state leaders to protect state-run election independence and follow transparent election procedures.
- He warns any armed personnel near voting booths would violate law and be treated accordingly.