Tara Palmeri is an American journalist renowned for her extensive coverage of U.S. politics. Born on September 1, 1987, in New York, she holds both American and Polish citizenship. She graduated from American University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Communication.
Career Highlights:
- Early Career: Palmeri began as a news assistant at CNN’s D.C. bureau in 2009. She co-wrote the “Yeas & Nays” column at the Washington Examiner before joining the New York Post, where she covered significant events like the John Edwards trial and the Newtown shooting.
- Politico: In 2015, she moved to Brussels to cover European politics and later returned to Washington as a White House reporter, breaking exclusive stories, including one on White House staffers failing FBI background checks.
- ABC News: Palmeri served as a White House correspondent from 2017, covering major political events for programs like “Good Morning America” and “World News Tonight.”
- Puck News: Currently, she is the Senior Political Correspondent and an equity partner at Puck News, where she reports on political developments within the White House, Capitol Hill, and K Street.
Additional Roles:
- Podcast Host: Palmeri hosted the Sony Music podcast “Broken: Seeking Justice” and co-hosted “Power: The Maxwells.”
- Keynote Speaker: She is represented by BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, offering insights into political reporting and journalism.
Personal Life:
Palmeri’s mother, Yolanda, is an immigrant from Poland, and her father is an electrician. She is a 2005 graduate of DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, New Jersey.
Online Presence:
- Instagram: She shares updates on her professional endeavors and personal insights on Instagram.
- LinkedIn: Her LinkedIn profile highlights her career achievements and current projects.
Palmeri’s career reflects a commitment to in-depth political reporting, offering audiences a nuanced understanding of the U.S. political landscape.