Sarah Sanders ‘Proud’ of McEnany, Calls Briefings ‘One of the Toughest but Most Rewarding Parts of the Job’

Earlier, we reported on the first briefing held by White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Former Press Secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted her approval by saying that she was “proud” of McEnany and that “It’s one of the toughest but most rewarding parts of the job and she handled it with confidence and grace.”

Proud of my friend Kayleigh for doing a great job in her first briefing. It’s one of the toughest but most rewarding parts of the job and she handled it with confidence and grace. Well done @PressSec!

Proud of my friend Kayleigh for doing a great job in her first briefing. It’s one of the toughest but most rewarding parts of the job and she handled it with confidence and grace. Well done @PressSec!

— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) May 1, 2020

GOP Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called it “A thorough and informative update” on the “administration’s work for the American people.” She said “great job” and congratulated McEnany.

A thorough and informative update from @PressSec on the @realDonaldTrump administration’s work for the American people. Great job and congratulations on your first press briefing @KayleighMcEnany!

A thorough and informative update from @PressSec on the @realDonaldTrump administration’s work for the American people.

Great job and congratulations on your first press briefing @KayleighMcEnany!

— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) May 1, 2020

Fox News contributor Nikki Haley also tweeted out congratulations. She called it a “great first press briefing.” She added a heart and American Flag emojis.

Congratulations @PressSec on a great first press briefing!

Congratulations @PressSec on a great first press briefing! ❤️??

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) May 1, 2020