Zach Everson

About

As an investigative reporter at Forbes, I specialize in uncovering and reporting on the intersections of money, politics, corporate influence, and the Trump Organization. My investigative approach leverages open-source intelligence (OSINT), campaign finance analysis, human sources, and public records (including FOIA requests) to shed light on areas in need of accountability. I've published over 240 articles covering ethics investigations, campaign contributions, political spending, and conflicts of interest, with a particular focus on the Trump Organization.Previously, as a freelancer, I contributed to ProPublica, Vanity Fair, Politico, Slate, Mother Jones, NBC News, and The Daily Beast. My 1100 Pennsylvania newsletter documented high-profile activities at the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C., and has been cited in Congressional reports, lawsuits, ethics complaints, and other media reports. As Mark Leibovich noted in "Thank You for Your Servitude," “Everson was a tremendous resource for me and for any Washington reporter attempting to capture the Trump-era swamp in all of its decadent contours.”In 2019, I received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Travel News/Investigative Reporting for "Inside the World’s Most Controversial Hotel" for Condé Nast Traveler. I am passionate about exposing the truth and holding those in power accountable.Core Competencies: Investigative Reporting | Political Journalism | FOIA Requests | Campaign Finance Analysis | OSINT