Jason Chaffetz Biography and Wiki
Jason Chaffetz is an American journalist who is currently a Fox News contributor. Previously, he worked as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Likewise, he was the host of the “Jason In The House” podcast.
Jason Chaffetz Age and Birthday
Jason was born on March 26, 1967, in Los Gatos, California, United States. He is 57 years old as of 2024. His birth sign is Aries. Chaffetz turns 58 years old on March 26, 2025.
Height
Chaffetz stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m) tall.
Jason Chaffetz Education
Chaffetz went to Middle Park High School in Granby, Colorado, where he completed his high school. Afterward, he joined Brigham Young University on an athletic scholarship.
Later, he graduated with a B.A. in communications from the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications in 1989.
Jason Chaffetz Family, Parents, and Siblings
Chaffetz is the son of John A. Chaffetz and Margaret “Peggy” A. Wood. His father was a businessman while his mother was a Christian Scientist. Likewise, she ran a photography business and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
It is also known that Jason’s father later wrote Gay Reality: The Team Guido Story. On the other hand, he grew up along with his younger brother Alex. Presently, he runs a Colorado-based media consulting firm.
Jason Chaffetz Wife, Is He Married?
In regards to his marital entanglements, the famed journalist is married to his loving wife, Julie Chaffetz. She works as a Plastic Surgeon Helping Women With Breast Cancer. It is known that the couple met at a wedding in Arizona.
During this time, Jason was a senior while Julie was a junior at Brigham Young University. They became espoused in a lovely wedding which was attended by his family and close friends in 1991.
Jason Chaffetz Children
Jason and his wife Julie are blessed with three children. They are; a son Max Chaffetz, and two daughters, Kate Chaffetz, and Ellis Chaffetz.
Jason Chaffetz Salary
According to Fox estimates, Jason receives an average of $76,875. His contract with the exact figures is yet to be released.
Jason Chaffetz Net Worth
Chaffetz has an estimated net worth 0f $300,000. This amount is from his career as a journalist among other investments.
Jason Chaffetz Fox News
Jason is currently a Fox News contributor. He provides political analysis on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network programs. He covers news during the day and primetime. It is known that he is a distinguished fellow for the Government Accountability Institute.
Previously, he worked as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Citing this, he has been a high-profile member of Congress. Likewise, he was the host of the “Jason In The House” podcast.
Jason Chaffetz Politician
Chaffetz is a well-known retired politician. He was the U.S. representative for Utah’s 3rd congressional district. During this time, he worked as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Citing this, Jason has been a high-profile member of Congress. Likewise, he was the host of the “Jason In The House” podcast. While here, he covered extensive investigations into Hillary Clinton. Nonetheless, he canceled his endorsement of Donald Trump in early October 2016.
Chaffetz also applied to be an agent in the United States Secret Service. While here, he started to head investigations into the Secret Service. Afterward, he was the campaign manager for Utah gubernatorial candidate Jon Huntsman before becoming his chief of staff.
It is also known that Jason began Maxtera Utah Inc., a corporate communications and marketing company. Afterward, he worked as a trustee for Utah Valley State College. In addition, he served as a member of the Highland City planning commission.
Jason Chaffetz Shows
- Jason in the House: The Jason Chaffetz Podcast
- The Wise Guys: Censorship in America