Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki reportedly apologized to Gold Star families for denying President Biden checked his watch during a ceremony. Psaki participated in a closed-door transcribed interview with the House Foreign Affairs Committee to address the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation. During the session, Psaki was questioned about her previous statements regarding the operation, including allegations of providing inaccurate information.
According to reports, Psaki was specifically asked by the committee chairman if she had any comments for the Gold Star families who were offended by her remarks. After being pressed multiple times, Psaki requested the chairman to convey her apology and express regret for any pain caused to the families. The chairman confirmed that he had passed along Psaki's apology to the families.
