Psaki blames Boris Johnson for press briefing controversy, claims Biden admin was taken off-guard

"…understanding of what transpired in the Oval Office today when we were all in there trying to hear from the president and the prime minister," said a reporter.

"Which aspect?" Psaki questioned.

"Well, the British Prime Minister and the American Oval Office called on British reporters, and then when American reporters tried to call on the American President we were escorted out, we'll put it that way," the reporter replied.

"Well, I think in that circumstance, and I think our relationship with the United Kingdom and with Prime Minister Johnson is so strong and abiding we will be able to move forward beyond this, but he called on individuals from his press corps without alerting us to that intention in advance," said Psaki.

Video of the incident came from a Tuesday meeting between the two leaders. Once Johnson is done speaking, staffers can be heard in repeated chorus telling the journalists "thank you, let's go."

"Two British reporters get questions and we don't get anything," an American reporter can be heard saying as they leave the room.