Psaki Refutes Kerry’s Claim That Biden Was ‘Literally’ Not ‘Aware’ France Was Angered by Sub Deal

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is pushing back on Climate Envoy John Kerry’s claims that President Joe Biden was “literally” not aware of a diplomatic rift with 🇫🇷France.

On Wednesday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked about Kerry’s comments, “👤John Kerry says that after 🇫🇷France was cut out of the nuclear submarine deal, and they were upset enough about being left in the dark that they pulled their ambassador, he went to the president and ‘the president literally had not been aware of what had transpired.’ So, what else are you guys not telling the president?”

“Of course he was aware of the French being ,” Psaki began. “I know 👤John Kerry quite well. He of course was aware, the president, of the French being displeased about the deal with the Australians.”

She went on to note that Kerry, who previously served as Secretary of State, “regularly” speaks with French officials in his role as the climate envoy. She added, “He, of course, conveyed to the president what his read was of what they were specifically unhappy about and how to help address it.”