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Major Garrett Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 26, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Major Garrett is an American journalist and chief washington correspondent for CBS News.

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Best Known For:The television program The Takeout
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a chief washington correspondent on The Takeout

10 Quick Facts About Major Garrett

  • Full Name: Major Garrett
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Correspondent
  • Known For: The television program The Takeout
  • Current Employer: CBS News
  • Place of Birth: San Diego, California
  • Birth Year: 1962
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Karla Miller
  • Beats: Politics / Government
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Major Garrett Age

Major Garrett is about 64 years old as of 2026. Major Garrett was born in 1962.

Education

He attended University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.

  • University of Missouri
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism

Career & Work

Major Garrett's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet.

Organization: CBS News
Role: Chief Washington Correspondent
Period: 2012–Present
Details: Covers the White House and federal politics.

Rise to Fame

Major Garrett rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Takeout.

Notable Works

  • Podcast: The Takeout (Host) — Political podcast produced by CBS News

Notable Coverage

  • White House Correspondents' Association coverage - CBS News - Extensive coverage of multiple presidential administrations

Major Garrett Family & Relationships

Major Garrett is married to Karla Miller.

Lesser Known Facts

  • Before his television career, he worked as a print journalist for outlets including the Houston Post and Chicago Tribune.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Major Garrett
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Correspondent
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1962
  • Place of Birth: San Diego, California

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Karla Miller

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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  • Karla Miller (Spouse • Wife)

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