Interns

nervous inexperienced attentive responsive polite professional

White House interns greet Will Bailey with 'Good morning' during orientation on linking all public remarks to the Democratic tax plan. One intern, Cassie from the London School of Ballet, challenges the exercise by simplifying Republican vs. Democratic positions. They respond collectively with 'Yeah' and later thank C.J. Cregg at the close of her briefing on the President's economics call and California itinerary. Their polite participation underscores routine training and discipline amid policy rollout pressures.

4 appearances

Also known as: intern(s), the interns, ALL

Interns's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S4E16 · The California 47th

Intern Orientation Goes Off Script

Anxious but willing—they look to authority for cues and flinch when exposed; their uncertainty undermines the drill's credibility.

A group of nervous, inexperienced interns respond politely, wear jerseys, answer Will's questions haltingly, and provide a mix of plausible and absurd answers that reveal the team's fragility.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Toby Calls; Will Papers Over the Intern Crisis

Awkward and exposed; trying to appear competent but frequently revealing gaps in knowledge and suitability.

Arrayed in the office, wearing numbered jerseys, answering Will's questions haltingly, taking notes, and visibly out of their depth when asked to translate policy into local remarks—their inexperience becomes the …

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Late-Night Call — Speech Draft vs. Sam's Campaign

Uneasy and chastened; anxious about making errors in front of senior staff.

Clustered at the table in jerseys, offering nervous drafts and absorbing Will's sharp corrections; their work and inexperience create the scene's vulnerability.

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S4E16 · The California 47th

Will Calls Out Interns, Reasserts Control

Insecure and chastened; hopeful but shaken by the senior staff's blunt appraisal.

Clustered in jerseys at a table, they present rough drafts, absorb Will's harsh feedback, shrink under public correction, and witness the swift re-prioritization when the call about Sam's scheduling arrives.

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Affiliation

London School of Ballet