Dave Trillin (White House Reporter)

inquisitive tenacious observant probing

A persistent White House beat reporter who engages with key characters in the West Wing.

2 appearances

White House press corps / Political journalism

Also known as: Dave

Dave Trillin …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S1E19 · Let Bartlet Be Bartlet

Weather, Worries, and a Wandering Note

Externally curious and professionally opportunistic — not present physically but exerting pressure through the press corps' questions.

Dave Trillin does not appear on camera but his off-stage question at the gaggle functions as an instigating action; his probing about a 'piece of paper' surfaces potential internal discord …

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S1E19 · Let Bartlet Be Bartlet

The Rumor of the Paper

Curious and professionally alert; intent on finding a discrete administrative fissure to report on.

Dave Trillin does not appear on screen but functions as the catalytic offstage agent: at the gaggle he asked C.J. about a circulating 'piece of paper,' turning internal staff rumor …

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