Fox News Promotes Aishah Hasnie to Anchor and White House Correspondent
Fox News has promoted Aishah Hasnie to the roles of anchor and White House correspondent, marking a significant advancement in her journalism career. Hasnie, who joined Fox in 2019, has previously served as senior national correspondent, congressional correspondent, and a New York-based correspondent. She has interviewed prominent figures such as Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, German Chancellor Friedreich Merz, and Taiwanese Ambassador Alexander Yui. She has covered major political events including the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the recent government shutdown, and the election of Mike Johnson as House Speaker in 2023. Starting January 10, Hasnie will host her own Saturday show from 12-2 PM and will join other White House correspondents in covering the White House. Fox News President Jay Wallace expressed confidence in her abilities, stating, “Aishah’s knowledge of Washington makes her a perfect addition to our stellar White House team of correspondents, and we are confident she will excel in the anchor chair as well.” Hasnie expressed her excitement about the new role, emphasizing her commitment to delivering critical information to viewers. Prior to Fox, she worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at WXIN-TV in Indianapolis and CBS affiliate WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She began her journalism career at GEO-TV in Pakistan, her country of birth. Her promotion reflects her growing influence and recognition within Fox News and the broader journalism community.
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