Tim Alberta is an American journalist and author who is best known for his work as the chief political correspondent for Politico Magazine. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump.
Born in 1982 in Wisconsin, Alberta grew up in a politically active family. His father was a Republican state senator and his mother was a Democratic state representative. Alberta attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a degree in political science. After college, he worked as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the National Journal before joining Politico in 2013.
At Politico, Alberta has covered a wide range of topics, including the 2016 presidential election, the Trump administration, and the Republican Party. He has also written extensively about the 2020 presidential election and the Biden administration.
In addition to his work at Politico, Alberta is the author of American Carnage, which was published in 2019. The book chronicles the rise of Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s civil war. It was a New York Times bestseller and was named one of the best books of 2019 by The Washington Post.
Alberta is also a frequent guest on television and radio programs, including MSNBC, CNN, and NPR. He has also appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Alberta’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He is married to his wife, Sarah, and they have two children.
At 38 years old, Tim Alberta is one of the most respected political journalists in the country. His work has been praised for its insight and depth, and he has become a trusted source of information for millions of Americans.
