Politico’s Mike Allen reports Peter Cook, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg TV, has been named press secretary for Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Citing a Pentagon source, Allen says “Carter chose Cook because he was ‘looking for someone who had a journalistic background and was nonpartisan,’ the official said.”
Cook has reported for Bloomberg since 2003, and previously worked as a producer and reporter at NBC News and MSNBC.
Claudia Milne, global head of Bloomberg Television, sent this note to staff on Cook’s departure:
All –
Please join me in congratulating our chief Washington correspondent, Peter Cook, who will join the Pentagon as spokesman next month.
This is an incredible opportunity for Peter and we are thrilled for him. He’s following his calling of public service and we couldn’t be more proud of him. As we all know, he’s been an invaluable member of our Washington team, and his calmness under pressure (and flawless hair) will serve him well in this new role.
We wish him the very best.
Claudia