History of Jeffrey Goldberg in Timeline

Jeffrey Goldberg is an American journalist and editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. He is known for his extensive coverage of foreign affairs during his time at The Atlantic. In addition to his role at The Atlantic, Goldberg became the moderator of the PBS program Washington Week in August 2023. He effectively holds two prominent positions in American media, leading a major publication and moderating a public affairs television program.

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1965: Jeffrey Goldberg was born.

In 1965, Jeffrey Mark Goldberg was born. He later became an American journalist and editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

1982: Founder of the now-defunct pro-Iranian Islamist militia Islamic Amal.

In 1982, Hussayn al-Mussawi founded the now-defunct pro-Iranian Islamist militia Islamic Amal

1988: Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja.

In 1988, Jeffrey Goldberg investigates the nature of the Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja in his article "The Great Terror".

2000: Goldberg joined The New Yorker

In 2000, Jeffrey Goldberg joined The New Yorker magazine.

March 2002: CIA director James Woolsey praised Goldberg's article.

In March 2002, former CIA director James Woolsey commended Jeffrey Goldberg's "The Great Terror" article, acknowledging the credit deserved by Goldberg and The New Yorker.

October 2002: Goldberg wrote a two-part examination of Hezbollah.

In October 2002, Jeffrey Goldberg penned a two-part examination of Hezbollah, titled "In the Party of God," for The New Yorker.

2002: Goldberg argued for invading Iraq.

In 2002, Jeffrey Goldberg argued in favor of invading Iraq, citing Saddam Hussein's uniquely evil actions and use of chemical genocide.

2002: Goldberg argued Saddam Hussein posed a threat to America.

In 2002, Jeffrey Goldberg's article "The Great Terror" in The New Yorker argued that Saddam Hussein posed a significant threat to America.

2002: Goldberg investigated the Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja.

In 2002, in "The Great Terror" published in The New Yorker, Jeffrey Goldberg investigated the nature of the Iraqi Army's chemical attack on the Kurds in Halabja in 1988.

2003: "In the Party of God" won the National Magazine Award.

In 2003, Jeffrey Goldberg's "In the Party of God" received the National Magazine Award for reporting.

October 2006: Interviewed about Prisoners.

In October 2006, Boris Kachka interviewed Jeffrey Goldberg about his book "Prisoners" and other topics related to journalism and the Middle East.

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2006: "Prisoners" was named one of the best books of 2006.

In 2006, "Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide" was named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times.

2006: Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide published

In 2006, Jeffrey Goldberg published his book "Prisoners: A Muslim and a Jew Across the Middle East Divide" which described his experiences in Israel working at the Ketziot military prison camp as well as his dialogue with Rafiq.

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2007: Goldberg hired by The Atlantic.

In 2007, after nearly two years of persuasion, David G. Bradley successfully hired Jeffrey Goldberg to write for The Atlantic.

2008: Goldberg conducted first interview with President Barack Obama

In 2008, Jeffrey Goldberg conducted the first of five interviews with President Barack Obama. The interviews centered around President Obama's views on U.S.-Israel relations, Zionism and other issues concerning U.S. foreign policy.

2008: Goldberg wrote about his Iraq War support.

In 2008, Jeffrey Goldberg wrote an article titled "How Did I Get Iraq Wrong?" explaining his initial support for the Iraq War and acknowledging the Bush administration's incompetence.

April 2010: Goldberg published "The Hunted" in The New Yorker.

In April 2010, Jeffrey Goldberg released "The Hunted," a New Yorker article about Mark and Delia Owens' anti-poaching efforts in Zambia.

September 2010: Goldberg examined potential consequences of an Israeli attack on Iran.

In September 2010, Jeffrey Goldberg wrote a story for The Atlantic, examining the potential consequences of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, based on interviews with high level officials.

2011: Goldberg joined Bloomberg View as a columnist.

In 2011, Jeffrey Goldberg became a columnist for Bloomberg View.

2011: Protests around the Arab world

In 2011, there were Protests around the Arab world

April 2013: Goldberg published an article on Jordan's King Abdullah.

In April 2013, Jeffrey Goldberg published an article in The Atlantic about the Jordanian King Abdullah and his government's approach to reform in the wake of the 2011 protests around the Arab world.

2013: Goldberg decided to give up his Israeli citizenship

In 2013, after holding dual citizenship, Jeffrey Goldberg mentioned in an interview with the Washingtonian that he decided to give up his Israeli citizenship.

2014: Goldberg left Bloomberg View.

In 2014, Jeffrey Goldberg left Bloomberg View.

April 2015: Goldberg questioned if it was time for Jews to leave Europe.

In April 2015, Jeffrey Goldberg published "Is It Time for the Jews to Leave Europe?" in The Atlantic, exploring the state of Jewish communities amidst rising antisemitism in Europe.

2015: Interviewed President Obama on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

In 2015, Jeffrey Goldberg interviewed President Barack Obama, their discussions included the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

April 2016: Goldberg published "The Obama Doctrine" in The Atlantic.

In April 2016, Jeffrey Goldberg published "The Obama Doctrine" in The Atlantic, covering various foreign policy issues and the U.S. role in different regions.

2016: Goldberg became editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

In 2016, Jeffrey Goldberg joined The Atlantic and assumed the role of editor-in-chief, focusing his writing on foreign affairs, particularly the Middle East and Africa.

2016: Shaped The Atlantic's endorsement of Hillary Clinton.

In 2016, Jeffrey Goldberg reportedly "shaped" The Atlantic's endorsement of Hillary Clinton in the United States presidential election.

2018: Cancelled a 2018 visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery.

In 2018, President Donald Trump allegedly cancelled a visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in France

September 2020: Goldberg reported Trump called war dead 'losers' and 'suckers'.

In September 2020, Jeffrey Goldberg published an article alleging that President Donald Trump referred to Americans who died in war as "losers" and "suckers."

2020: Trump officials rebutted Goldberg's reporting.

In 2020, following Jeffrey Goldberg's report, numerous Trump officials, including Jamie McCourt and John Bolton, rebutted the claims that President Trump disparaged fallen U.S. service members.

August 2023: Goldberg became moderator of Washington Week.

In August 2023, Jeffrey Goldberg became the moderator of the PBS program Washington Week, which was rebranded as Washington Week with The Atlantic as part of an editorial partnership.

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October 2023: John Kelly confirmed Goldberg's reporting was correct.

In October 2023, John Kelly confirmed to CNN that Jeffrey Goldberg's reporting about President Trump's comments on war dead was accurate.

March 2025: Goldberg reported on secret military plans revealed in Signal chat.

In March 2025, Jeffrey Goldberg published an article in The Atlantic stating that members of President Donald Trump's cabinet had inadvertently included him in a Signal chat that revealed secret military plans for the U.S. attacks in Yemen.