What We Know: Garrett Haake will replace Peter Alexander in the role. Alexander left NBC News in March to join MS NOW. Before joining the White House team, Haake covered Capitol Hill for the network. Haake first joined NBC News in 2007 as a desk assistant. He later worked in local TV in Kansas City and Washington, D.C. before returning to the network in 2017.
What They Said: “Garrett has been an essential voice in our White House coverage, bringing sharp reporting, deep sourcing and an authoritative presence to some of the most consequential stories of our time … In his new role, he will lead our White House coverage while continuing to deliver the breaking news, exclusives and insight that define NBC News.” -NBC News Washington Bureau Chief Chloe Arensberg
What Remains Unclear: If NBC News will backfill Haake’s position as part of its White House team. The group is still robust if the network doesn’t. Currently, Yamiche Alcindor, Monica Alba, and Julie Tsirkin serve as White House correspondents. Meanwhile, Gabe Gutierrez continues to work as a senior White House correspondent.
What It Means: Haake has shown an ability to cultivate sources and relationships while working the White House beat. He’s also shown extreme dedication to the role. After the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, he ran from the Washington Hilton to the White House briefing room to be in person to ask questions of the President in the aftermath of the event.
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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media’s News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.
