 Earnest with Obama on Air Force One in 2011. |
President Barack Obama said today that White House press secretary Jay Carney is stepping down next month after three years in PR's most visible position.
Deputy Josh Earnest will take over the podium, Obama said.
"It's been an amazing experience," said Carney, a former Washington bureau chief for Time who was communications director for Vice President Joe Biden before taking over for Robert Gibbs at the White House.
Obama, who hugged Carney during his press briefing today, called the staffer "one of my closest friends."
The president noted his "incredible history" and rapport with Earnest that dates back to the Iowa Caucuses during the 2008 election.
Carney said he does not yet have plans for a new position.
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