Major Garrett Biography / Wiki
Major Elliott Garrett is an American journalist working as the chief Washington correspondent for CBS News and the host of The Takeout on CBS News 24/7. Previously, he was a correspondent for National Journal. Before joining National Journal, he was the senior White House correspondent for Fox News. Garrett was the Network’s chief White House correspondent from 2012 to 2018. Garrett covered a wide range of topics while covering the White House for CBS News, including the president’s efforts to combat ISIS, Ebola, nuclear talks with Iran, and U.S.-European efforts to challenge Russia in the Ukraine crisis. Garrett was a mainstay of CBS News’ coverage of Campaign 2012 through a collaboration with the National Journal, where he served as top White House correspondent before joining CBS News. Alongside “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley, he co-hosted the network’s coverage of the 2011 South Carolina Republican Primary debate and provided commentary for each of the 2012 general election presidential debates.
Garrett was Fox News’ chief White House correspondent before joining National Journal. Garrett covered Congress, the Iraq War, two presidential elections, and other significant issues during his eight years at Fox. Garrett worked as a White House correspondent for CNN under George W. Bush and Bill Clinton before joining Fox News. He previously covered Congress and President Clinton’s impeachment as a senior editor and congressional correspondent for U.S. News & World Report.
Major Garrett Age
How old is Major? He is 64 years old as of 2026. Major was born on August 24, 1962, in San Diego, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on August 24th every year.
Major Garrett Education
Garrett studied at Madison High School. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Journalism and political science. ALSO READ: Carter Evans
Major Garrett Height / Measurements
How tall is Major? He stands at an average height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.88m).
Major Garrett Nationality / Ethnicity
Garrett holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born and raised in San Diego, California, United States. Garrett is of White/Caucasian ethnicity/heritage.
Major Garrett Parents / Family / Siblings
Major was born and raised in San Diego, California, United States. His parents, Major Garrett Sr. and Kay, both worked for AT&T in a downtown high-rise office building in San Diego, California. He has a brother who they grew up in San Diego.
Major Garrett Wife / Married
Is Garrett married? Yes, he is happily married to Dr. Lara M. Brown, who is a political scientist, author, and frequent media commentator on American politics and presidential leadership. She is the former director of the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. The couple tied the knot in June 2016. Previously, he was married to Julie Kirtz, who they had two sons and one daughter.
Major Garrett Salary
Garrett is an American journalist earning an annual salary ranging from $40,000 to $90,000.
Major Garrett Net Worth
Major is working as the chief Washington correspondent for CBS News and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.
Major Garrett CBS News
Garrett has been working as the chief Washington correspondent for CBS News and the host of The Takeout on CBS News 24/7. Previously, he was a correspondent for National Journal. Before joining National Journal, he was the senior White House correspondent for Fox News. Garrett was the Network’s chief White House correspondent from 2012 to 2018. He covered a wide range of topics while covering the White House for CBS News, including the president’s efforts to combat ISIS, Ebola, nuclear talks with Iran, and U.S.-European efforts to challenge Russia in the Ukraine crisis.
Garrett was a mainstay of CBS News’ coverage of Campaign 2012 through a collaboration with the National Journal, where he served as top White House correspondent before joining CBS News. Alongside “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley, he co-hosted the network’s coverage of the 2011 South Carolina Republican Primary debate and provided commentary for each of the 2012 general election presidential debates.
Garrett was Fox News’ chief White House correspondent before joining National Journal. Garrett covered Congress, the Iraq War, two presidential elections, and other significant issues during his eight years at Fox. Garrett worked as a White House correspondent for CNN under George W. Bush and Bill Clinton before joining Fox News. He previously covered Congress and President Clinton’s impeachment as a senior editor and congressional correspondent for U.S. News & World Report.
