Obama Spokesman Ignores Critics, Says Admin Is ‘Absolutely’ The Most Transparent Ever

Photo Credit: REUTERSNew White House spokesman Josh Earnest went on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” Sunday to discuss his new role as press secretary, and declared that Barack Obama is “absolutely” the most transparent president in United States history.

The statement came in a sit-down, taped interview with host Brian Stelter in a line of questions over the “adversarial” relationship the administration has with the press and a recent letter from the Society of Professional Journalists that demanded the White House become more transparent in its work.

“Some would say it may be more adversarial because you are all withholding more than ever,” Stelter said. “Have you seen this letter this week from the Society of Professional Journalists? 40 press groups all saying the president should be more transparent.”

Earnest quickly shot back that journalists wouldn’t be doing their jobs if they didn’t send letters demanding more transparency.

“Look, I think the president’s record stands up to any of the records of his predecessors,” Earnest replied. “They’re all journalists. The day that they sit back and say, ‘we don’t need to write a letter, the White House is telling us everything they’re supposed to,’ is the the day they’re no longer doing their jobs.”