Dowd represents Trump but does not work at the White House. Cobb is a White House employee who is instantly recognizable to many because of his handlebar mustache. It’s close to the White House and very convenient. It’s also next door to 1627 I St. NW, which happens to house the Washington bureau of the New York Times. Trump and his aides have complained bitterly and often about leaks, including leaks from the White House.

Source: Washington Post September 18, 2017 08:29 UTC