White House apologizes to press corps by buying doughnuts

The White House extended a sugary olive branch to the press corps on Wednesday after a top aide’s derisive comments angered members of the media.

Chief of staff Denis McDonough alongside press secretary Josh Earnest, made a rare visit to the press area in the West Wing to drop off a box of doughnuts, according to reports.

“We appreciate what you do,” McDonough told media members, according to CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller.

“You should have brought Ben Rhodes,” a reporter responded.

McDonough and Earnest termed their visit “press appreciation day,” according to a pool reporter in attendance.