Reince Priebus thanks President Trump for 'blessing' of working at White House

Jessica Estepa | USA TODAY

Show Caption Hide Caption Trump gives Priebus until July 4th to 'clean up' White House Reince Priebus’ days as Chief of Staff might be coming to an end. And his last day could potentially be July 4th.

In case you weren't sure, Reince Priebus is very thankful that he works on behalf of President Trump's agenda.

"On behalf the entire senior staff around you, Mr. President, we thank you for the opportunity and the blessing you've given us to serve your agenda and the American people," the White House chief of staff said. "So we're continuing to work very hard every day to accomplish those goals."

His choice of words caught the attention of some:

3/3 To underscore oddity of Reince's “blessing”:

Imagine JFK reaction to likes of that. Reagan. Either Bush. Carter. etc

(LBJ might smile.) — James Fallows (@JamesFallows) June 12, 2017

"We thank you for the opportunity and the blessing you've given us." Is Reince Priebus... praying to Trump? — James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) June 12, 2017

Priebus wasn't alone in his compliments. His comments came during a Cabinet meeting in which each member praised Trump.

"Greatest privilege of my life," Vice President Pence said after Trump asked everyone to go around the table and say their names.

Trump just went around and had his cabinet and senior staff praise him on camera https://t.co/zv1SsXgTU5 pic.twitter.com/GEawOsdojW — Colin Jones (@colinjones) June 12, 2017

The meeting didn't escape the notice of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who mocked the Cabinet by staging his own praise-filled meeting.

As the New York Democrat asked about how his appearance following Sunday show appearances and the gym, one staffer cuts in: "Before we go any further, I just want to say thank you for the opportunity and blessing to serve your agenda."

On Sunday, Politico published a story that Priebus, previously the chairman of the Republican National Committee, is under pressure from the president to shake up the White House staff by July 4. Such a shakeup could mean that Priebus himself would be out of a job.