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
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
Related Biographies
- Karla Miller (Spouse • Wife)
