RUSH EXCERPT:
CARNEY: “The media, again, the independent media has been through a trauma. They have been accused by the president of the United States of being the enemy of the people, which is so corrosive and damaing and false. They are an important part of our democracy. I think they have learned over these four years how important their role is, whereas in previous years, you know, the briefing had become at times a bit theatrical and not serious. I think and I hope we’ll see from the good reporters a seriousness of purpose and not that reflexive ball over some supposed scandal that doesn’t bear out. I also want to say the administration telegraphed very early how they were going to be honest and truthful, instead of spinning about today Joe Biden is president, tomorrow the beginning of the end is near, they are very clear that it’s going to get worse before it gets better. You begin to make deposits in the integrity bank when you are honest with the press and therefore the people and I was glad to see that and I know we’re going to see more of it.”