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

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.