FOX News Media has elevated Peter Doocy to the role of Senior White House Correspondent, where he will intensify his coverage of the U.S. President and administration activities globally. The announcement released on Monday by FOX News Media, shows Doocy’s dedication to reporting from the White House, a commitment he’s maintained impressively since covering the 2020 campaign trail.
“Peter’s commitment to providing viewers with hourly news and insight from the White House has remained steadfast since he started in this role straight off the 2020 campaign trail, and we’re thrilled to have him continue doing so,” stated Jay Wallace, president and executive editor at FOX News Media.
Since earning his B.A. in Political Science from Villanova University, Doocy has been a familiar face at every major political event, his career spanning from the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy to the ongoing conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. His in-depth coverage has also included following Joe Biden on the campaign trail, making him a significant presence in political journalism.
Reflecting on his role, Doocy shared, “I am honored to continue bringing our viewers the latest on the news that impacts them the most from the White House and around the globe.” His extensive career includes notable projects like hosting FOX Nation’s “Strike Zone: The Congressional Baseball Shooting” and the FNC documentary “The Man Who Killed Usama bin Laden,” featuring an exclusive interview with Navy Seal Rob O’Neill.
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Peter Doocy, son of Steve Doocy, a television personality and co-host of FOX News’s morning show “Fox & Friends,” has journalism in his DNA. Raised in a media-savvy family, Doocy was primed for a career in journalism from a young age. Starting as a general assignment reporter in New York for FOX News shortly after college, he quickly made a name for himself with his distinctive on-the-spot reporting and his knack for extracting candid responses during high-pressure live broadcasts.
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Doocy’s confrontations with political figures, particularly within the Biden administration, have frequently made headlines. Notably, during a press interaction, President Joe Biden humorously branded him a “stupid son of a bitch,” a comment that buzzed through the media circuits. Biden later smoothed things over with a phone call to Doocy, highlighting a professional respect beneath the occasional on-air banter.
At White House press briefings, Doocy is known for his probing questions, often challenging the administration’s policies and prompting notable responses, particularly from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. These exchanges, while sometimes tense, provide critical insights and reflect the concerns of his viewer base, underlining Doocy’s role in holding the administration to account through his pointed and timely queries.
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