As part of the dedicated White House team, Peter Baker delivers comprehensive coverage of the President and the administration, delving into a diverse range of critical issues. His reporting spans domestic policies, economic trends, political landscapes, national security matters, and international relations. Peter Baker is a constant presence at White House briefings, presidential speeches, and campaign events, ensuring thorough and up-to-the-minute news. He regularly engages with White House staff, alongside critics, providing a balanced perspective. Following the President’s travels both domestically and internationally, sometimes aboard Air Force One, Peter Baker offers firsthand accounts and insightful analysis.
Peter Baker’s Extensive Background in Journalism
Peter Baker brings a wealth of experience to his role, having been a White House correspondent for an extended period. This tenure allows him to provide analytical pieces that contextualize current events within a broader historical framework. Joining The Times in 2008 after two decades at The Washington Post, Peter Baker has meticulously covered the White House across six presidential administrations. His career began in 1996 with Bill Clinton’s presidency and continued through George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, Joseph R. Biden Jr., and now, once again, Mr. Trump.
Throughout his distinguished career, Peter Baker has reported on numerous pivotal moments in modern history. His portfolio includes extensive coverage of elections, economic downturns, critical foreign policy decisions, natural disasters, and intense legislative battles. He has also covered eight Supreme Court nominations, seven presidential inaugurations, and three impeachment proceedings, alongside countless State of the Union addresses.
During a notable interlude from his White House duties, Peter Baker, with his wife Susan Glasser, spent four years in Moscow for The Post, offering in-depth chronicles of Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power. Furthermore, Peter Baker provided on-the-ground reporting from the battlefields during the initial phases of the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. His international reporting also includes a period as the lead reporter for The Times’ Jerusalem bureau. Peter Baker is also a published author with seven books to his name, most recently co-authoring “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021,” with his wife. Beyond his print journalism, Peter Baker serves as a respected political analyst for MSNBC, further extending his reach and influence.
Journalistic Integrity and Ethics – Peter Baker’s Principles
Maintaining unwavering journalistic independence is paramount at The Times, which upholds a rigorous ethics policy. Peter Baker personally adheres to these high standards, ensuring impartiality in his reporting. He is not affiliated with any political party or advocacy organization related to his areas of coverage. Peter Baker refrains from making political contributions or participating in political events, underscoring his commitment to neutrality. In a personal choice to further ensure open-mindedness, Peter Baker has chosen not to vote, a decision he acknowledges is sometimes debated within the journalistic community. He respects the views of fellow journalists who believe voting does not compromise their neutrality, but maintains this personal practice as a means to reinforce his own objectivity.
