Trending Now - Garrett Haake Appointed Chief White House Correspondent at NBC News

WHO:

Deadline - Garrett Haake has been named NBC News' chief White House correspondent.

Variety - Garrett Haake has been promoted to Chief White House Correspondent at NBC News.

WHAT:

Deadline - Haake is filling a key role for coverage of the Trump administration.

Variety - Haake succeeds Peter Alexander, who recently left the network to serve as anchor for MS NOW.

WHERE:

Deadline - NBC News' Washington bureau.

WHY:

Variety - Chloe Arensberg, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief, stated that "Garrett has been an essential voice in our White House coverage, bringing sharp reporting, deep sourcing and an authoritative presence."

HOW:

Deadline - The appointment was communicated through a memo to staffers by Chloe Arensberg.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 15:47 UTC)

Garrett Haake has been promoted to Chief White House Correspondent at NBC News, filling a key role for coverage of the Trump administration. He succeeds Peter Alexander, who recently left the network to become an anchor for MS NOW, and this appointment was announced in a memo to staffers by Chloe Arensberg, the Washington bureau chief. Arensberg praised Haake as an essential voice in their White House coverage, highlighting his sharp reporting and authoritative presence.