David Fahrenthold

At-a-Glance

Awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for his coverage of Donald Trump and his alleged charitable givings during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Serves as an Investigative Reporter at The New York Times since 2022, focusing on the world of nonprofits.
Worked as a Reporter at The Washington Post from 2000 to 2022, covering various beats including the U.S. Congress and environmental issues.
Served as a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, and previously a CNN contributor.
Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Biography

David Fahrenthold is an American journalist currently serving as an Investigative Reporter at The New York Times, a role he began in 2022, focusing on the world of nonprofits. Prior to this, he spent over two decades at The Washington Post, joining in 2000 and remaining until January 2022.