I'm meh on Woodard. I don't think it was a threat, but at the same time maybe not a good idea for WH staff to be emailing the media that are critical of them talking about "regrets" and shit.
If the admin feels they need to defend themselves against lies and distortions, send Carney's ass up to the podium and have him put some PR out. Don't block out certain press and send out e-mails because someone dares be critical of your admin.
..."if the only thing keeping a person decent is the expectation of a divine reward, then brother, that person is a piece of shit."