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Daily Mail U.S. political editor interviewed for Trump position



David Martosko, the Daily Mail’s U.S. political editor, has interviewed for a position in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, POLITICO has learned.

Martosko was spotted by the press going up the elevators at Trump Tower on Tuesday.

For weeks, Martosko’s name has been mentioned as part of a group of possible picks for press secretary; others include Laura Ingraham, Sean Spicer, Jason Miller and Monica Crowley. Spicer is still considered the most likely pick for the position.

Martosko spent years in the public relations industry before joining the Daily Caller in 2011. He joined The Daily Mail two years later.

In November, Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks told the Huffigton Post that Martosko was not in the running.

“David Martosko, while a talented journalist, is not under consideration,” she said at the time.

Martosko, The Daily Mail and Trump spokespeople and did not immediately return requests for comment on Tuesday.

