White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki recalls her reaction to Biden's debate performance, describing it as "heartbreaking" and leaving her questioning his well-being.

During a "heartbreaking" summer, MSNBC host and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki expressed concern for President Biden's well-being, saying she was "worried" about him as a person.

On Friday, Psaki participated in a discussion with Mark Leibovich at the Texas Tribune Festival, where she discussed her thoughts on the June debate that highlighted Biden's fitness to continue serving as president.

Psaki stated that her initial reaction upon watching the election results was not one of shock that Trump would win, but rather concern for his well-being, as she cares about him as a human being.

"She expressed concern for the person he was, not because she wanted to be alarmist on Twitter, but because she genuinely cared about him."

Immediately after the debate, there were calls for Biden to step away from the media due to his poor performance, which left Democratic allies stunned and confused.

Biden's age and mental acuity were valid concerns, but he initially dismissed them as a "bad night." Eventually, he conceded and decided not to run for re-election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him.

Psaki, who was the MSNBC host when Biden announced his decision to step aside, believes the debate and following weeks were a challenging period for Americans.

Psaki stated that the summer was difficult and heartbreaking for many people, including those who loved Trump, those who were fearful of his victory, those who supported Harris, and those with a range of emotions about the country.

She added, "As much as I discussed this on television, I also experienced it, as a human being."

Biden's press secretary, Psaki, left her position in May 2022 to join MSNBC.