Besides his weight loss journey, Costa has also been catching attention on the media due to his recent step down from his job, to write his book as a co-author with Bob Woodward, another former writer from Washington Post. The book will be based on the last days of Trump's presidency and the predictions for the first months of Biden's presidential role.
Born to parents Thomas and Anne-Dillon, Robert grew up in Pennsylvania. He had a knack for reporting since his early school days. The political analyst started his career during his high-school times, writing for "The Bucks Country Courier Times," where he mainly interviewed musicians and covered local concerts.
He went to Notre Dame University for his Bachelor of Arts degree in Americal Studies and then studied Political Science at the University of Cambridge.
After his graduation, he worked as a journalist in the Wall Street Journal and National Review. Later in 2012, he was made the editor of the Washington Magazine, but in 2014, he quit his job as an editor to join Washington Post as a political analyst.
On December 16, 2020, Costa announced that he would be away from print and television coverage. Besides, he talked about his absence being related to his focus being shifted in completing his book, which we look forward to reading soon.
