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Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change"

Trump allies reportedly fear leaked Situation Room tapes could destabilize his administration—sources cite NYT reporters as potential culprits.

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📍 How it ended

The White House and Trump aides expressed alarm and panic over fears that reporters obtained sensitive Situation Room tapes for a new book. Reports indicated the team believed Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan might have audio of sensitive conversations, sparking concerns about a leak.

The coverage focused on these fears without confirming whether the recordings actually existed or were released.

Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Top aides to former President Trump are said to be alarmed by claims that *The New York Times* journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan may have obtained audio recordings of sensitive Situation Room conversations. The concern centers on whether such leaks could be used to undermine Trump’s political standing or influence policy decisions, according to coverage from *Mediaite* and *Axios*.

Coverage emphasizes the White House’s heightened security protocols and the potential legal or diplomatic fallout if unauthorized recordings are confirmed. *The Kenya Times* and *La Voce di New York* frame the reports as raising broader questions about press access to classified spaces, though no official confirmation or denial has been issued. *Axios* explicitly ties the alleged tapes to a broader strategy of "regime change" by political opponents. What to watch next: Whether the White House or Department of Justice initiates an investigation into the alleged leaks, and if Haberman or Swan address the claims directly.

Legal challenges over press access to secure facilities could also reshape media-government relations in the U.S.

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Quick answers

Are the tapes confirmed to exist?

Coverage does not confirm the existence of the tapes; reports rely on unnamed sources citing fears among Trump allies.

Which reporters are accused of obtaining the recordings?

*The New York Times* journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan are named in multiple reports as the potential sources of the alleged leaks.

Has the White House responded officially?

No official statement or denial has been issued by the White House or relevant authorities as of the latest coverage.

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Topics

White House leaks NYT reporters Situation Room security Trump administration press access

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