Mckay Coppins

About the Author

Mckay Coppins is an acclaimed political journalist and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the inner workings of American power. A staff writer at The Atlantic, he has covered presidential campaigns, congressional battles, and the evolving landscape of conservative politics with a keen eye for detail and nuance. His debut book, Romney: A Reckoning, offers an intimate portrait of Mitt Romney's career, drawing on unprecedented access to reveal the tensions between personal conviction and political ambition in the Republican Party. Coppins's work bridges the gap between journalism and narrative nonfiction, providing readers with thoughtful insights into the forces shaping modern democracy. With a background in investigative reporting from outlets like BuzzFeed News, he continues to explore the human stories behind national headlines.