Alright, let’s talk about that. Who asked the question? Fox News. Was the question asked in good faith? No, not in the slightest. So she blew it off. Good for her.
Where the misogyny comes into play is that, if a man is PS and does that, it’s a burn. But somehow, Psaki (or any woman in her position) is supposed to somehow find a perfect spot between being too lighthearted (fluff), too serious (boring - she should smile more!), and too assertive (bitchy). It’s an impossible standard that she often comes really close to hitting.
As press secretary, what we should really expect, and hold her accountable for, is honest and transparent answers to legitimate journalistic questions. Fielding gotchas from Fox as if they are a legitimate news organization is not really a part of that.
