Michael Scherer
Michael Scherer is a seasoned journalist and political correspondent for The Washington Post, focusing on the intersection of politics and policy. He was recently in the news due to a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump, along with The Atlantic's editor Jeffrey Goldberg, stemming from a controversy involving a Signal group chat that included sensitive discussions about military actions.
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Michael Scherer is a reporter for the Atlantic who interviewed Trump about the situation in Iran.
Trump says Iran leadership agrees to talks after US and Israel strike Tehran | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-01
Atlantic writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer are among those who have Trump's personal phone number.
Why PM Modi may not have taken Trump's calls | India News
India· 2025-08-28
Michael Scherer, one of the founders of Craftstrom, said they have never had any pushback from any utility.
Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-18
Michael Scherer dialed Trump’s number for an Atlantic magazine cover story.
Trump frequently grants interviews on the spot to journalists who call his personal cell
Canada· 2025-06-30
Trump’s preoccupation with the political costs was evident in a conversation with journalist Michael Scherer.
Why it will be hard for Trump to stay out of the conflict with Iran
United States· 2025-06-16
Scherer is another Atlantic reporter who participated in the interview with Trump.
‘Nothing will ever be perfect’: Trump touches on immigration crackdown and Hegseth in Atlantic interviewUnited States· 2025-04-28
Trump said on social media Thursday that he would be meeting Jeffrey Goldberg, and two of Mr Goldberg's colleagues, Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer.
Trump to meet with Atlantic editor from Signal leakUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
