State Department Praises Reporters and Their 'Dedication to the Facts'

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert thanked journalists who covered the agency and acknowledged their "dedication to the facts."

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for a terrific 2017," Nauert told reporters.

"I am truly honored to be working with you each and every day. Your professionalism, your dedication to the facts is really something that has been so impressive, and I just wanted to thank you all for the job that you do."

.@statedeptspox to @StateDept Press Corps: I am truly honored to be working with you each and every day. Your professionalism, your dedication to the facts is really something that has been so impressive, and I just wanted to thank you all for the job that you do. pic.twitter.com/GG5ylUbqD0

— Department of State (@StateDept) December 21, 2017

Her comments were in contrast to President Donald Trump, who has regularly blasted press outlets as "fake news," The Hill noted.

Trump took to Twitter again on Thursday morning to rip into the "rake news media."

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