Jay Carney Joins CNN As A Commentator, Starting Tonight

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... 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) MORE LESS

Former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has joined CNN as a political commentator, the network announced Wednesday.

Carney will jump straight into his commentating duties Wednesday night as President Barack Obama delivers a statement addressing the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, according to a press release.

“I’m thrilled to be joining CNN at a time when there is so much happening in the nation and the world,” Carney said in a statement.

This post has been updated.