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How many children do Jen Psaki and Gregory Mecher have?

FORMER White House press secretary, Jennifer Psaki, and her husband, Gregory Mecher, have been married for over 13 years.

In November 2020, Psaki left her political commentator position at CNN to join President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' administration, where she served until May 13, 2022.

Jennifer Psaki left her position as White House Press Secretary on May 13, 2022
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Jennifer Psaki left her position as White House Press Secretary on May 13, 2022Credit: EPA

How many children do Jen Psaki and Gregory Mecher have?

Jen Psaki married Democratic political aide Gregory Mecher in 2010 after dating for four years.

Mecher and Psaki first met in 2006 when the pair were both working with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Psaki and her husband have two children together.

The former White House press secretary's Twitter bio previously read: "Mom of 2 amazing humans under 8."

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Despite their high-profile political careers, Psaki and Mercher have done everything they can to keep their children out of the spotlight.

When did Jen Psaki leave the White House?

Psaki announced in May of 2021 that she intended to leave the White House in 2022.

Part of her decision came from wanting to spend more time with her children.

Speaking on  podcast,  said: “I think it’s going to be time for somebody else to have this job, in a year from now or about a year from now.

"I don't want to miss moments. I don't want to miss things, and I'm very mindful of that as well."

Psaki later added: "It's a great job, it will be hard, but I also never thought I'd be here, and I also love my kids a lot."

The communications expert told CNN's David Axelrod the Biden administration was made aware of this beforehand.

Psaki had taken over the position from Donald Trump's press secretary, .

Psaki held her last press briefing on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Jen Psaki (center) and her husband, Gregory Mecher (right)
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Jen Psaki (center) and her husband, Gregory Mecher (right)

What is Jen Psaki's net worth?

As of 2021, Psaki is worth an estimated $2 million.

This number comes from her previous career as press secretary and as a TV political analyst.

From her previous standing as the press secretary, she had an estimated annual salary of $183,000.

Psaki is now the host of MSNBC's Inside With Psaki which airs on Sundays at noon ET.

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