Tag Archives: Kayleigh McEnany

Mediaite reports: Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who was hired as a Fox News contributor a few weeks ago, has already been promoted to a full-time hosting gig. Fox News announced in a press release that McEnany will serve as co-host for the Fox News daytime show Outnumbered. McEnany is the latest in a line of former Trump …

The New York Daily News reports: What would Kayleigh McEnany would do? The same thing all over again. The former White House spokeswoman said Tuesday that she was moved by “Christ” to defend President Trump’s administration after his supporters stormed the Capitol. McEnany spent her first extensive interview since leaving the White House offering an odd spiritual explanation for her …

Politico reports: Former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Tuesday that the Trump White House scuttled plans for a parting press conference in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. McEnany, in her first extended public interview since former President Donald Trump left office, told Fox News that she intended to have a final briefing as a send-off of sorts …

NBC News reports: Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will officially join Fox News, the network announced Tuesday. The news, which was announced by Fox News host Harris Faulkner, comes after weeks during which the network had equivocated about McEnany’s role at the network. It was not immediately clear what her role will be at the company. “It is …

“I think, at the beginning of the day before everyone went to the rally, everyone was expecting peace. “We had been to hundreds of rallies, I’ve probably been to hundreds at this point, certainly many dozens, and they were nothing but peaceful events, and we expected that day to be the same. “And then, as those events transpired, it was …

The Hill reports: Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has come under fire for a tweet seen as a nod to the QAnon movement. A former GOP congressman and an ex-aide to Pence who has become a vocal critic of former President Trump were among the voices arguing that McEnany was giving air to a dangerous conspiracy theory with …

The Hill reports: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Monday that personnel in the White House situation room and certain members of Congress would receive early access to the coronavirus vaccine, after President Trump halted plans to deliver some of the first doses to high-ranking staffers. “What the president decided is, look, front-line workers need to come first. Our …

Raw Story reports: Speaking on Fox News this Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany accused Playboy reporter Brian Karem of sexism, saying that he should be investigated by the White House Correspondents’ Association. “If you’re a female woman in the Republican Party who takes that podium, guess what your worry is — having a Playboy reporter shout questions at …

Mediaite reports: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany faced mockery for her botched attempt to attack the communications team President-Elect Joe Biden has chosen for his incoming administration. McEnany reacted to this news coverage by blasting the “completely DISCREDITED” Washington Post and fuming that the Trump Administration didn’t get enough credit for female White House press teams. As it were, …

The Independent reports: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was heckled to concede the president’s defeat during her first briefing in 49 days. Donald Trump’s spokesperson was shouted at by Playboy reporter Brian Karem as she took questions on the coronavirus. “When will you admit you lost?” heckled Mr Karem loudly from the back of the briefing room. Ms McEnany …

Yahoo News reports: Mr Trump’s supporters kicked off the rally about noon local time (17:00G) near Freedom Plaza, just east of the White House. They are using different names for the event, including Million MAGA March – using the acronym for Mr Trump’s Make America Great Again slogan – as well as the March for Trump and Stop the Steal …

The Washington Post reports: “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade welcomed Kayleigh McEnany onto the show on Thursday morning, explaining to viewers, “She’s got a dual role.” Although the high-profile official has the title (and taxpayer-funded salary) of White House press secretary, “here she’s on as the Trump 2020 campaign adviser.” A more apt title may be “2020 election delegitimizer.” …

The Hill reports: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Thursday night that she expects the turnout at Saturday’s “Million MAGA March” in support of President Trump. “I think it’s going to be quite large, um, from what I’m hearing, don’t have an estimate for you,” McEnany said on Fox News when asked about the event. “People want to …

The Hill reports: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Thursday referred questions back to the White House during a Fox News interview where she appeared as a campaign adviser. McEnany, who has taken on an increased role as a campaign surrogate in recent weeks, would not answer a question about whether President Trump has considered allowing President-elect Joe Biden …

The Hill reports: Kayleigh McEnany told Fox News early Tuesday that the Trump campaign “believes that tonight will be a landslide” and that President Trump will win the states of Nevada and Minnesota, two states where Democrat Joe Biden has had a solid lead. “Our campaign believes that tonight will be a landslide,” the White House press secretary told Fox …

The Guardian reports: ABC news is reporting that Chad Gilmartin, the principal assistant press secretary, has tested positive for Covid-19. Bloomberg, confirming the reporting, said Karoline Leavitt, an assistant press secretary, has also tested positive, along with other mid-level staffers. The White House Correspondents’ Association has released a statement on McEnany’s diagnosis. “We wish Kayleigh, the president and everyone else …

USA Today reports: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tested positive for COVID-19, she announced on Twitter Monday. “After testing negative consistently, including every day since Thursday, I tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning while experiencing no symptoms,” she said in a statement. McEnany, who holds press briefings with members of the media regularly, said “No reporters, producers, or …

Talking Points Memo reports: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was quick to join President Trump in claiming victory during his first presidential debate against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, despite his off-the-rails performance that was widely and swiftly panned by the media. Asked whether Trump believes he won the chaotic debate against Biden during an interview on Fox Business …

The Washington Post reports: White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday backed the call of Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Tex.) for an investigation into who provided the New York Times with information showing Trump has largely avoided paying federal income taxes. During an appearance on Fox News, McEnany said Trump has not been pushing for the criminal probe that Brady …

The Daily Beast reports: Reporters gave White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany the chance to “clean up or clarify” President Trump’s shocking refusal to assure a “peaceful transfer of power” if he loses the election this fall. Her answers weren’t exactly reassuring. After belittling Playboy reporter Brian Karem who elicited the answer from Trump, McEnany said, “The president will accept …