Maggie Haberman Reveals ‘Striking’ Development In The White House Ranks

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New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman told MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace that the number of staffers in the West Wing dealing with reporters has noticeably shrunk, calling it 'striking' and a sign that people around Trump are 'worn out.' She noted several press-facing staffers have left and not been replaced, including former deputy chief of staff for communications Taylor Budowich.

Wallace suggested chief of staff Susie Wiles could reshape the roster if she wanted to, but Haberman countered that Trump will simply 'go around' staff when it suits him. Haberman added that Wiles' endurance in the role likely comes from having no illusions about what Trump wants.

The conversation began as a discussion of Trump's recent barring of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from parts of the White House; Haberman noted the Times wasn't targeted but argued reporters no longer need building access to do the job.

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An administration that keeps banning outlets and losing its own press staff at the same time isn't exactly building toward more transparency, it's just running out of people willing to answer the phone. When even the aides who talk to reporters for a living are described as worn down, that says something about the workplace, not the news cycle. Wiles gets credit for stamina in Haberman's telling, but staying upright isn't the same as being in charge.

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