Balsamo is the national law enforcement editor for The Associated Press where he helps to lead coverage of criminal justice, breaking news, and strategic initiatives across the U.S. With extensive experience in law enforcement reporting, Balsamo has covered some of the nation’s most significant stories, including the Justice Department under the Trump administration, the special counsel's Russia investigation, and criminal cases involving Donald Trump. Balsamo also led a groundbreaking investigation into the federal prison system, which resulted in the resignation of the Bureau of Prisons director and sparked significant legislative reforms. Before moving to Washington, he reported for the AP in Los Angeles and New York City.
A two-time winner of the White House Correspondents’ Association Award for Deadline Reporting and a finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, Balsamo has served on the Club’s board for five years.
Balsamo’s vision for his presidency is to deepen the Club’s outreach and amplify its advocacy for press freedom. “We are not just journalists and communicators, we are defenders of democracy,” Balsamo said in his acceptance speech. “We are protectors of truth. And this Club...is our sanctuary and our sword.”