John Gizzi

Journalist

American Newington, Connecticut, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNewington, Connecticut, United States

Latest News about John Gizzi

22/03/2026

Gizzi visited Japan from 22 to 29 March 2026 as part of the 2025-2026 FPCJ Fellowship Program for foreign journalists. During the trip he received briefings from Japanese government agencies on the Japan-US relationship, security, and domestic politics. He also met with National Diet members, journalists, and experts.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican political journalist and chief political correspondent for Newsmax Media, Inc., covering the White House and Washington politics. Previously Political Editor and White House Correspondent at Human Events for many years. Known as Newsmax's chief political columnist and White House correspondent.

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of ArtsPolitical Science, Fairfield University (graduated 1977)
High SchoolNewington High School, Newington, Connecticut

Personal Life

Military ServiceU.S. Navy veteran

Career

Early CareerClerk-Typist, Travis County Tax Assessor's Office
Human EventsPolitical Editor and White House Correspondent, August 1979 to February 2012
Newsmax MediaChief Political Correspondent since March 2013; described as Newsmax's chief political columnist and White House correspondent
Other RolesCommentator on American Radio Journal; op-ed contributor to The Washington Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Hill, Roll Call, Atlanta Journal & Constitution and National Review Online; former chairman of the board of Coalitions for America; board of governors, National Journalism Center
BroadcastingHosted Conservative Solutions to Liberal Problems on Salem's WNTP-AM Philadelphia
BooksA Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century (2017)
Awards
  • William A. Rusher Award for Journalistic Excellence
  • Journalist of the Year, Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
Government ServiceWhite House Associate Political Director for President Ronald Reagan

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/johngizzi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served as a volunteer for the Georgetown Kiwanis Club from 1986 to 1992
2. Known for his long-standing presence in the White House briefing room across several administrations
3. Appeared on C-SPAN as a White House correspondent for Newsmax Media, with dozens of video appearances in the C-SPAN library
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