Date of Birth: October 27, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Matt Drudge is an American journalist, political commentator, and the founder of the Drudge Report, a popular news aggregation website. Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Drudge grew up in a middle-class Jewish family. He attended Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, but was not academically inclined. After high school, Drudge moved to Los Angeles, where he held various low-paying jobs before eventually transitioning to the world of journalism. In 1995, Drudge began the Drudge Report as an email newsletter sent to a few friends. The newsletter contained a mix of political news, gossip, and opinion pieces. It quickly gained popularity and was transformed into a website. The Drudge Report gained national attention in 1998 when it broke the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. This catapulted Drudge into the national spotlight and solidified his reputation as a significant figure in online journalism. Over the years, the Drudge Report has become known for its conservative leanings and sensational headlines. Despite the controversies surrounding him, Matt Drudge remains a significant figure in American media.
5 Interesting Facts about Matt Drudge
1. Matt Drudge is notoriously reclusive and rarely gives interviews.
2. Before starting the Drudge Report, he worked in the gift shop of CBS Studios in Los Angeles.
3. The Drudge Report’s breaking of the Monica Lewinsky scandal is widely credited with changing the landscape of political journalism.
4. Drudge has authored a book, “Drudge Manifesto,” co-written with Julia Phillips, which was published in 2000.
5. He has been called “the Walter Cronkite of his era” by some, due to his influence on news dissemination.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matt Drudge
1. “The Internet is a great way to get on the net.”
2. “There’s a danger in the Internet and social media. It’s an all-consuming voice. It’s addictive.”
3. “The Drudge Report serves as a beacon for those who value independence, freedom, and the truth.”
4. “We have entered an era vibrating with the din of small voices. Every citizen can be a reporter, can take on the powers that be.”
5. “I never think of myself as a journalist. I think of myself as a catalyst.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Matt Drudge’s net worth has been estimated to be around $150 million.
Children
Matt Drudge does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Matt Drudge Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/media-figure/matt-drudge
2. [The Drudge Report](http://www.drudgereport.com/
