I’m a reporter at Forbes investigating how Donald Trump turns political power into personal profit, as well as other stories at the intersection of money, politics, and influence.
My work draws on public records, FOIA requests, open-source intelligence (OSINT), campaign finance data, and human sources. I’ve published around 300 articles for Forbes, with reporting that’s been cited by Congress, government watchdogs, and international media outlets.
“Zach is always a must read on Trump’s crypto schemes. He doesn’t just say what’s happening, he explains it clearly.”
– Heather Cox Richardson, historian and publisher of Letters from an American
Previously, I reported on Trump’s business interests for ProPublica, Vanity Fair, Politico, Slate, Mother Jones, NBC News, and The Daily Beast. My newsletter 1100 Pennsylvania chronicled high-profile activity at Trump’s D.C. hotel, earning citations in congressional reports, ethics complaints, and international media coverage.
In 2019, I won the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Travel News/Investigative Reporting from the Society of American Travel Writers for “Inside the World’s Most Controversial Hotel” for Condé Nast Traveler.
“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.”
– Mark Leibovich in Thank You for Your Servitude
I’m committed to exposing the truth and holding those in power accountable.
Before focusing on politics, I covered food and travel, writing for Eater, Lonely Planet, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, USA Today, Fodor’s, and AOL. I live just outside Washington, D.C., and enjoy cheering on the Washington Spirit with my wife and kids.
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“This [hotel] is your beat probably more than anyone’s.”
– Chris Hayes, MSNBC