Jen Psaki bashes Trump supporters as 'silent lemmings' when asked if Biden has unified country

THE WHITEHOUSE SCRUBBED THIS PRESS CONFERENCE

In a January 6, 2022, press briefing, then-White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki addressed a question regarding President Biden's efforts to unify the nation. NBC News' Kristen Welker noted that a significant number of Republicans believed the 2020 election was stolen and asked if Biden felt he had done enough to bridge the nation's divides. Psaki responded by challenging certain Republicans in Congress to reflect on their roles in perpetuating falsehoods about the election. She questioned whether they wanted to be remembered as "silent lemmings" following former President Trump, who she accused of fomenting an insurrection, or as individuals committed to preserving democracy.