Maggie Haberman

Maggie Haberman is a political journalist who serves as a White House correspondent for The New York Times and a political analyst for CNN. Haberman began her career at the New York Post, where she covered City Hall and developed an interest in political reporting. She later reported on City Hall for the New York Daily News, covered the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign and other political races for the New York Post, and worked as a senior reporter for Politico, focusing on national affairs and political news.

Haberman’s familiarity with Donald Trump dates back to her time at the New York Post, where she frequently encountered Trump and individuals who would later join his campaign. This experience provided her with insight into the dynamics of the Trump administration and the broader landscape of American politics. Haberman has been recognized as a prominent reporter covering Trump’s campaign and presidency and was cited extensively in the Mueller report.

Her reporting on the Trump administration earned the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting, the Aldo Beckman Award for Journalistic Excellence from the White House Correspondents’ Association, and the Front Page Award for Journalist of the Year from the Newswomen’s Club of New York. Haberman has twice been part of teams that were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and the events surrounding the January 6 riot at the Capitol. Her work and reporting process were featured in the Showtime documentary series "The Fourth Estate," which provides an inside look at how The New York Times covers the presidency.

Haberman is the author of the book "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America," which became a No. 1 New York Times bestseller. The book draws on interviews with hundreds of sources and multiple interviews with Trump to provide an in-depth examination of his rise and impact on American politics. The book was later updated with an afterword on Trump’s second presidential victory.

Throughout her career, Haberman has demonstrated a commitment to deep sourcing, institutional knowledge, and thorough political reporting. As chief White House correspondent for The New York Times and a CNN political analyst, she provides expert commentary on current events, national issues, and the complexities of American political power. Her work across print, television, and books has established her as a leading voice in political journalism.