Garrett Haake (/ˈheɪk/) is an American journalist who works as the Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC.[1]
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_at_The_British_Embassy_in_the_United_States_on_17_July_2023_-_(cropped).jpg) Garrett Haake with his wife, Allison Harris on July 17, 2023 | |
| Born | 1984/1985 (age 37-38) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Southern Methodist University (2007) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | NBC News |
| Spouse | Allison Harris (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Haake was born in either 1984 or 1985.[2] Haake attended Southern Methodist University where he was offered the President's Scholarship. Haake met Anderson Cooper while Haake was a college student. He graduated from the university in 2007. He interned with NBC Nightly News in New York after his junior year of college.[1]
Career
Haake began working as a desk assistant for NBC Nightly News. He then took on roles as a researcher, associate producer, and an embedded reporter for a presidential campaign.[1]
He covered the Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign during the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election.[1]
Haake has also covered stories about the Impeachment of Donald Trump and the COVID-19 Pandemic. He has characterized his work of being a reporter as akin to "drinking from a firehose".[3]
On January 12, 2023, Haake was scolded by MSNBC anchor Andrea Mitchell for characterizing Republican U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace as 'pro-life' during a news segment.[4]
Personal life
Haake is married to NewsNation White House correspondent Allison Harris. They have one daughter.[5]
Haake was previously married to CNN correspondent Sara Murray.[6]
References
External links
- Garrett Haake on X
