Matea Gold

Washington, D.C.

National editor

Education: University of California at Los Angeles, BA in English

Matea Gold was named national editor for The Washington Post in January 2022. She previously served as the national political enterprise and investigations editor and covered money and influence as a national political reporter.
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The Mueller Report Illustrated, Chapter 4: Trump turns to a loyal ally for help

After failing to oust the new special counsel, Trump looks for other ways to curb the investigation.

December 3, 2019

The Mueller Report Illustrated, Chapter 1: ?This Russia thing is far from over?

Shortly after taking office, President Trump senses the danger from the building Russia investigation ? and moves to try to contain it.

December 3, 2019

The Mueller Report Illustrated, Chapter 2: The president fires the FBI director

President Trump ousts James B. Comey. His aides are troubled by his rationale.

December 3, 2019

The Mueller Report Illustrated, Chapter 6: The president goes after Mueller?s witnesses

Trump?s public and private comments raise fears he is trying to sway the testimony of his associates.

December 3, 2019

The Mueller Report Illustrated, Chapter 5: ?Maybe I?ll have to get rid of him?

When Trump?s efforts to push out Mueller are revealed, he tries to contain the fallout.

December 3, 2019

The Mueller Report Illustrated: Inside the special counsel?s obstruction investigation

A book and six-part digital series on the obstruction investigation

December 3, 2019

The Mueller Report Illustrated, Chapter 3: Mueller?s arrival pushes Trump to the brink

When a special counsel is appointed to take over the Russia investigation, the president lashes out.

December 3, 2019

Trump campaign’s embrace of Facebook shows company’s growing reach in elections

The Russia investigations are prompting new scrutiny of the technology giant’s advertising business.

October 8, 2017

Trump supporters eager to ‘drain the swamp’ help fill Republican Party coffers

The GOP is enjoying a small-donor bonanza after harnessing the president’s anti-establishment rhetoric.

October 6, 2017

Trump-allied nonprofit tells supporters: Turn off the NFL

The ad by America First Policies features an image of the president with his hand over his heart and the hashtag #TakeAStandNotAKnee.

September 24, 2017