Phil Mattingly is an emerging young journalist who covers all the white house matters for CNN Network in Washington, D.C. Prior to his role at CNN; he was associated with Bloomberg News. Mattingly has built a reputation for himself by covering significant political news and White House events. In the past, he extensively reported on the U.S. tax system and also provided coverage of the Republican’s attempt to replace Obamacare.
Early Life
As of 2023, Phil Mattingly is 37 years of age. He was born on December 16th, 1985, and gained a Bachelor’s degree in English from The Ohio State University. Later, he pursued an M.S. in Journalism from Boston University in 2018.
Phil Mattingly Career
Phil kicked off his journalism career in December 2015 where he worked as a Correspondent in New York. In 2016, he focused on Republican presidential candidates such as Chris Christie, John Kasich, and Donald Trump. He also conducted a series of investigative pieces that examined Trump’s business history, finances, and taxes.
Mattingly’s prior employment was with Bloomberg Television based in Washington, D.C. He held the position of a national political correspondent and, later, as the White House correspondent. During his tenure, Mattingly provided coverage of all significant presidential candidates and reported on both domestic and foreign policy decisions made during Barack Obama’s presidency.
After obtaining the initial interview with former Attorney General Eric Holder following the release of information by Edward Snowden, he continued to successfully secure a range of exclusive interviews with senior officials from various governmental bodies throughout his time in office. While covering the White House, Mattingly played a crucial role in revealing significant developments concerning the administration’s foreign, economic, and legal policies.
Additionally, his investigation into the Obama government’s attempts to stifle whistleblowers earned him recognition as a finalist for the Scripps Howard Distinguished Service to the First Amendment Award. Mattingly, an award-winning journalist, covered Congress, finance and economics policy, lobbying in Washington, and the U.S. Department of Justice for Bloomberg News.
Under his leadership, the federal response to the financial crisis was covered, and he was recognized for his excellent journalism skills by winning an award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers for breaking news. He has had his writing featured in distinguished newspapers like The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Post. Mattingly also regularly contributed to Bloomberg Businessweek magazine.
Phil Mattingly Biography |
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| Real Name | Phil Mattingly |
| Birth Date | 16 December 1985 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 37 Years |
| Birth Place | United States |
| Profession | CNN’s Chief White House correspondent |
| College | Ohio State University, Boston University |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimeters – 172 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 78 kg – in Pounds – 171 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
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Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is his wife? | Chelsea Carter |
| Children | Four (TJ, Carter, & Brooke) |
Personal Life
Phil Mattingly is married to Chelsea Carter. The marriage of Phil Mattingly was held on December 10, 2011. Phil’s spouse, Chelsea Carter, is four years younger than him. Having been in a relationship for over a decade, this couple has three children. Their eldest, Cardar, was born on 6 July 2015, while their second child, Carter, entered the world two years later on 5 July 2017.
Social Media
Being a journalist, Phil is hyperactive on various social media platforms. He shares his daily lifestyle pictures of his family, workplace, and the routine of his professional life. As of May 2023, Phil has about 34.9k followers on his Phil_Mattingly Instagram account.
Phil Mattingly Net Worth
Phil Mattingly’s estimated net worth is $3 million. The major source of his wealth is his profession as a journalist. Phil racks around $100K annual salary and he is bound to earn much more because of his talent and ability.
