Phil Mattingly
Phil Mattingly | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1983 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Chief domestic correspondent for CNN, former Chief White House correspondent |
Phil Mattingly (born December 16, 1983) is an American journalist currently serving as CNN's chief domestic correspondent. He previously co-hosted CNN's prominent morning show CNN This Morning alongside Poppy Harlow. Mattingly has also held the position of CNN’s Chief White House correspondent, where he was honored with the 2023 WHCA Award for Excellence in Presidential Coverage Under Deadline Pressure – Broadcast.
His career at CNN includes roles as senior White House correspondent and congressional correspondent. Prior to joining CNN, Mattingly reported for Bloomberg Television in Washington, D.C., covering national political affairs and the White House.
Career
Mattingly began his professional journey after earning degrees from Ohio State University—where he also played baseball—and Boston University. He started reporting at The Lima News before moving to Congressional Quarterly in 2007, focusing on economic and financial topics such as banking committees and the financial crisis.
In 2010, Mattingly became a Finance and Economics Reporter at Bloomberg News, spearheading coverage of the federal government's response to the financial crisis. By 2012, he transitioned to Justice Department correspondent and then advanced to White House correspondent during the Obama administration in 2013. He later took on the role of national political correspondent for Bloomberg amid the 2016 presidential election cycle.
Joining CNN in December 2015 as a New York-based correspondent, Mattingly covered Republican presidential hopefuls including Chris Christie, John Kasich, and Donald Trump, delivering investigative pieces on Trump's business dealings and financial background.
Subsequently assigned to Capitol Hill as congressional correspondent, he led CNN’s reporting on Republican initiatives to repeal Obamacare, budget negotiations, and tax reform efforts. Among his notable interviews was an exclusive with Speaker Paul Ryan on the day the GOP tax bill was unveiled.
During the 2020 presidential race, Mattingly operated CNN’s interactive "Magic Wall" for live election coverage. He was elevated to Senior White House correspondent covering the Biden administration in January 2021 and promoted to Chief White House correspondent in November 2022 after Kaitlan Collins transitioned to CNN This Morning. In August 2023, he again succeeded Collins as co-anchor of This Morning.
Following the cancellation of CNN This Morning in February 2024, CEO Mark Thompson announced that Mattingly would continue working from CNN’s New York bureau.
On February 28, 2024, Mattingly was named CNN’s chief domestic correspondent. In this capacity, he resumed reporting on Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign as well as major political events such as party nominating conventions.
Personal life
Mattingly married his wife Chelsea in December 2010. Together, they have four children.
External links
- CNN Profile
- Phil Mattingly on Twitter
- Phil Mattingly on Instagram