Reagan aides’ rift deepens as Meese Baker Deaver drift apart
White House aides say the close trio that once held regular meetings now engages only as needed, widening splits over budget and policy. Meese defends hardline defense positions while Baker is viewed as more moderate, leaving access to the Oval Office mainly to them and Clark.
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