The Briefing with Jen Psaki Psaki: Donald Trump is addicted to power; planning, not so much
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Jan 7, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi shares her insights on the challenges of preserving democracy in light of January 6th. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on healthcare and everyday issues, contrasting that with Trump's chaotic actions motivated by a thirst for power. U.S. Senator Mark Warner adds his take on the implications of Trump's Venezuela claims and warns about the risks of undermining international alliances. Together, they explore the intertwined nature of power, governance, and accountability.
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Aides Pass The Buck On Venezuela
- Psaki played clips of Trump pointing to aides behind him and assigning them responsibility for Venezuela.
- Each aide publicly disavowed running the country, illustrating confusion and buck-passing.
Ego Driven Revisionism Of January 6
- Psaki ties Trump's craving for power to January 6, saying his ego drove the incitement and persistent revisionism.
- The administration later produced a webpage that rewrote the event, calling rioters patriots and blaming others.
Pelosi Recalls January 6 Leadership Moment
- Nancy Pelosi recounted refusing to be cowed after January 6 and praised Capitol and Metropolitan Police bravery.
- She criticized Trump for not sending the National Guard despite claiming otherwise.