The Briefing with Jen Psaki Trump's old tricks fall flat from overuse in the face of hard realities
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Dec 10, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear shares insights on how Trump's tariff policies have negatively impacted farmers and the economy, highlighting the gap between Trump's boasts and reality. Ben Smith, co-founder of Semafor, delves into how Trump's influence is reshaping the media landscape, revealing concerns over potential oligopolistic control. Together, they dissect the ongoing challenges Trump faces, from economic gaslighting to provocative international actions, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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Repeated Cover-Up Playbook Backfires
- Donald Trump repeatedly uses the same cover-up playbook: deny, invent excuses, call it fake news, and hide information.
- Those tactics often backfire by increasing public suspicion and scrutiny.
Tax Returns And Epstein Files Example
- Psaki recounts Trump's long refusal to release his tax returns and vague claims about audits and investigations.
- She uses the Epstein files example to show concealment increases public pressure until forced disclosure actions occur.
Boat Strikes Invite Escalating Scrutiny
- The administration's obfuscation around Caribbean boat strikes resembles past concealments and is escalating scrutiny.
- Withholding videos and legal memos increases bipartisan congressional pressure and credibility concerns.