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.
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“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.
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