Carney gives his last briefing as Obama spokesman

By Jim Kuhnhenn

Published June 18, 2014 7:19pm ET

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Carney gives his last briefing as Obama spokesman — Outgoing White House press secretary Jay Carney waves following the conclusion of his final news briefing at the White House in Wednesday, June 18, 2014. This was Carney's last briefing to members of the media, he is stepping down as White House press secretary and Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest will step into the role (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) | Jacquelyn Martin

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House spokesman Jay Carney gave his final briefing to reporters as the presidential press secretary on Wednesday, concluding a 3½-year run sparring with a White House press corps to which he once belonged.

Carney is leaving after five years as both a presidential and a vice presidential aide. Deputy press secretary Josh Earnest will replace him at the White House podium.

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