Peter Baker

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Greatest ever? Actually it's mixed. Trump economy has produced jobs at a slower pace in its first three years than Obama economy did in its last three years. But wages are doing better, manufacturing had a bump and confidence is up. ⁦@byHeatherLong⁩ https://t.co/tC4UzFpSkf — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

"... and as a former reporter, columnist, and commentator myself, I know just how tough their job can be." (3) — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

a little momentary frustration or misunderstanding, but that's all it is. I hope I didn't touch a raw nerve with any of the press a few days ago, because I think that most of the time the overwhelming majority of them are doing a fine job ... " (2) — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

In 1982, Reagan grew frustrated with press coverage and vented publicly. A few days later, he apologized: "Presidents ... have their moods just like everyone else, including members of the press. Some of the things we say and do regarding each other may cause ... " (1) — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Out today: "The Outlaw Ocean." ⁦@ian_Urbina⁩ "highlights how, in overlooking the seas, we’ve allowed that void to become a vacuum for corruption, violence and lawlessness, a stage for gruesome deaths and even more gruesome lives." ⁦@BlairBraverman https://t.co/UAvjV5bLLh — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Two more monitoring stations that detect radiation in Russia have gone silent in recent days, heightening concerns that Moscow is trying to conceal evidence from an explosion at a missile-test site this month. ⁦@mgordonwsj⁩ https://t.co/evcFpmcLwa — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Italy's prime minister announces his resignation in the face of a mutinous power play by the hard-line and increasingly popular interior minister. ⁦@jasondhorowitz⁩ https://t.co/WmKtLttrAs — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @nytimes: The Justice Department told the Supreme Court that President Trump acted lawfully in September 2017 when he decided to end DAC… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @nytimes: Buckingham Palace does not usually comment on sex scandals, but this was the second statement it issued this month amid repeat… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @nytpolitics: The Islamic State is gathering new strength, conducting guerrilla attacks, retooling its financial networks and even targe… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Make that 43 runs in three games. Forty-three. That's more points than the Redskins scored in their last three games last season. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump insists the economy is “doing tremendously well,” but behind the scenes, his economic team is pulling together contingency plans in the event the economy weakens further. @maggieNYT @jimtankersley @anniekarni https://t.co/RsDXA7CmCg — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @vmsalama: I lived in Baghdad when this happened. It shook me to my core. This could have been any of us. Please take a moment today to… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @NewYorker: A 2016 video obtained by @sbg1 shows Mike Pompeo warning Kansas voters that Donald Trump—like Barack Obama—would be “an auth… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @StevenErlanger: I'm reading The Secretary of Trump via the The New Yorker app . Super piece on Capt Pompeo and his tactics by ⁦@sbg1⁩… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @nytpolitics: President Trump met with top national security officials to review plans for withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan,… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Looking forward to the book! Good luck and have fun. Nothing better than diving deep. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @nytpolitics: Virginia is the only state where partisan control of a legislature is seen as up for grabs this fall. The outcome carries… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @shearm: How do you find out new, revelatory things about the most covered people in Washington? Read anything that @sbg1 writes. In par… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

At a social event in late 2017, a guest mentioned Tillerson’s troubles with Trump. “The problem will be solved very quickly if I have my way,” Kushner said. When another guest suggested Pompeo should get the job, Kushner replied, “Of course.” ⁦@sbg1⁩ https://t.co/fd25Zm5DeJ — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Trump, 2017: "Anthony is a person I have great respect for, and he will be an important addition to this Administration." Trump, 2019: "Anthony Scaramucci is a highly unstable 'nut job.'" — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @ewong: There are many great details in @sbg1 story on @SecPompeo, including him hiding his business failures in Kansas. He's like Trump… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @PhilipRucker: Revealing profile of Mike Pompeo by @sbg1, who uncovered lots of new details about his evolution from Koch-backed congres… — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

“You’re wrong about Putin,” Trump told Pompeo in 2016 before tapping him for his administration. “No,” Pompeo said. “You’re wrong.” ⁦@sbg1⁩ https://t.co/fd25ZlO2nb — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Pompeo has touted himself as a successful businessman but in fact his company was sold to a private equity firm that specializes in distressed businesses. ⁦@sbg1⁩ https://t.co/fd25ZlO2nb — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

He warned that Trump would be “an authoritarian President who ignored our Constitution.” Now Mike Pompeo has become the president's most loyal soldier and the ultimate survivor in the Trump national security team. A fascinating deep dive by ⁦@sbg1⁩ https://t.co/fd25ZlO2nb — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Meanwhile, the @Nationals have scored 30 runs in the last two games. ⚾️ — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

How about all those who said in 2016 that he was erratic, racist and dangerous and now support him or even work for him. — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

RT @LallyKathy: Well worth reading https://t.co/OBsEoJjXKx — PolitiTweet.org

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt

Fact check: Revenues up, subscriptions at a record high, profits at $37.9 million in the second quarter. https://t.co/ZqWCIsu4Zu — PolitiTweet.org