Mackie Coppins is a highly respected American journalist and author who gained fame for writing the book “Romney: A Reckoning (2023)”, based on the life of Republican leader Mitt Romney.
Coppins began his journalism career at Newsweek magazine, where he was known for covering political and religious issues.
Currently he is a staff writer for “The Atlantic”, one of America’s most prestigious magazines, and is also a regular contributor to CNN and MSNBC.
Coppins joined “BuzzFeed News” in 2012, covering Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. He left “BuzzFeed News” in 2016 to join “The Atlantic” and has written extensively about politics, religion, and national affairs. His articles have been featured in “The New York Times”, “The Washington Post”, and other major publications.
Mackie Coppins has received numerous awards and honors for his impartial journalism, including the Aldo Beckman Award from the White House Correspondents’ Association and the Wilbur Award for Religious Journalism.
Physical Stats
| Full name: | Mackie Coppins |
| Born: | 2 February 1987, Holliston, Massachusetts. |
| Profession: | American Journalist and Author |
| Year Active: | 2011- Present |
| Best Known For: | Book “Romney: A Reckoning” (2023) |
| Education: | Brigham Young University (BYU) |
| Age: | 36 Years |
| Height: | Not Defined |
| Weight: | 80 kg Around |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Parents: | Not Defined |
| Siblings: | Not Defined |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Annie Coppins (m.2009) |
| Children: | 2 |
| Net Worth: | $1 Million |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
Mackie Coppins was born on February 2, 1987 in Holliston, Massachusetts. He grew up in a Christian Mormon family.
Coppins graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2009 and also studied journalism. He was the editor of BYU’s student newspaper, “The Daily Universe”.
Career
Mackie Coppins began his career as a reporter at “BuzzFeed News” after graduating from BYU. As a reporter, he covered a variety of topics including politics, religion and culture.
He previously worked as a reporter for “Newsweek Magazine” in 2011, covering the story of then-US Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr. resigning from his post and running for president.
Coppins joined BuzzFeed News in 2012, covering Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. He was highly praised by critics for his impartial and candid coverage.
Coppins left BuzzFeed News in 2016 to join “The Atlantic” and wrote extensively about politics, religion and national affairs. He has also written extensively about the LDS Church, including a major profile of President Russell M. Nelson in 2020.
Prior to the 2016 presidential primaries, Coppins became embroiled in a public Twitter feud with Republican nominee Donald Trump in which he said Trump was running a “fake” campaign and Trump called him a “loser” and a “fool”. Had replied.
Despite the feud, Coppins continued to cover Trump’s campaign closely. He wrote a profile of Trump for “The Atlantic” in 2016 that was widely considered one of the most definitive pieces of journalism ever written about the candidate.
Mackie Coppins “The Atlantic News”
In November 2016, Coppins announced he was leaving BuzzFeed to join “The Atlantic” as a staff writer. He continues to write extensively about politics, religion and culture for the magazine.
Coppins is a regular contributor to CNN and MSNBC and has also appeared on other news programs such as Meet the Press and This Week.
Coppins’ book on Mitt Romney’s life, “Romney: A Reckoning”, was recently published on October 24, 2023, which received widespread praise from critics. In this book, a complete analysis of Romney’s political life and career has been done.
Apart from this book, his other books include “The Wilderness: Inside the Republican Party’s Fight for the Future” (2017), “The Wilderness: A Journey Through America’s Political Wilderness” (2019).
Mackie Coppins’s Net worth
Mackie Coppins’ net worth is estimated to be $1 million. He is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he has worked since 2014.
His main sources of income are from salary as a journalist and book writing.
Personal Life
Mackie Coppins, who is a Mormon, was married to journalist Annie Coppins in 2009. He has two small children. Annie Coppins covers issues related to education and politics. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and two children.
Coppins is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), a religious organization. He is also a member of the National Humanities Council.
