Matt Flegenheimer

Reporter

Matt Flegenheimer is a reporter for The New York Times who has been with the newspaper since 2011.1 He is known for his work covering politics, national affairs, and cultural topics.

Career at The New York Times

Flegenheimer's career at The Times has spanned various beats:

He started on the New York City transportation beat, covering stories related to the subway system.1
He then moved on to cover New York City Hall.1
Flegenheimer covered the 2016 and 2020 United States presidential campaigns, traveling across the country to report on candidates and voters.1
He also reported on politics in Washington during the Trump administration.1

Reporting Style and Approach

Flegenheimer's reporting aims to:

Capture subjects in microscopic detail
Illuminate wider social, cultural, and political forces
Reveal and contextualize people shaping our world1

He emphasizes journalistic independence and adheres to The Times' standards of integrity, which include:

Not contributing to political campaigns
Not signing political petitions
Not attending rallies unless covering them
Always identifying himself as a Times reporter while working1

Notable Work

Flegenheimer has written on a variety of topics, including:

Profiles of political figures and candidates
Analysis of political events, such as debates
Investigations into workplace culture, like the report on Governor Andrew Cuomo's misconduct3

His Twitter handle is @mattfleg2, and he has been described as "Rob Thomas, circa 1998" by the @NYTFridge Twitter account.2