Peter Doocy

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Peter Doocy
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Doocy in 2024
Born
Peter James Doocy

(1987-07-21) July 21, 1987 (age 38)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Education Villanova University (BA)
Occupation White House Correspondent
Employer Fox News
Spouse
Hillary Vaughn
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(m. 2021)​
Children2
Relatives Steve Doocy (father)

Peter James Doocy (born July 21, 1987) [1] [2] is an American senior White House correspondent and co-anchor of The Sunday Briefing for Fox News. [3]

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Early life and education

Doocy is the eldest child of Steve Doocy and Kathy (Gerrity) Doocy. [4] His father is a host on the morning show Fox & Friends . [4]

He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 2009. [5] While in college, he contributed to Fox News as a Palestra.net reporter. [6]

Career

Doocy was hired by Fox News in 2009 after graduating from college; he spent time in New York and Chicago before relocating to Washington, D.C., in 2010. [4] [7]

In 2014, Doocy obtained an exclusive TV interview with former Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill, who claims to have fired the shot that killed Osama bin Laden. [4] That special reportedly had the highest ratings of any documentary in Fox News history. [8]

In October 2017, Doocy asked Senator John McCain (R-AZ) whether his relationship with President Trump had frayed to the point McCain would reject anything Trump might ask him to support. McCain replied that the question was "stupid", and reiterated that his role as a US senator was to represent his constituents, not to let personal disagreements interfere with that purpose. [9] [10]

He was a campaign reporter in the 2018 midterm elections. [4]

Doocy reported on the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries and the presidential campaign of the party's nominee, Joe Biden. In January 2021, Fox News named Doocy as a White House correspondent to cover the incoming Biden administration. [11] He quickly established a reputation for clashing with the president and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. [12] Several Doocy–Psaki exchanges became Internet memes. [13]

After covering a White House East Room meeting focused on economic competitiveness and inflation, a departing Doocy called out to Biden: "Do you think inflation is a political liability in the midterms?" Lowering his voice, and turning slightly away from the hot mic beneath him; as ABC reported, "Biden responded with sarcasm, 'It's a great asset — more inflation.' Then he shook his head and added, 'What a stupid son of a bitch.'" [14] Some sources have speculated about whether or not Biden intended to have his comments picked up by the microphone. [15] Biden called Doocy within an hour to clear the air. [16] According to Doocy, Biden said, "It's nothing personal, pal." [17]

In February 2024, Doocy asked President Biden, "How bad is your memory? Can you continue as president?" Biden replied, "My memory is so bad that I let you speak." [18] This was after a report describing Biden's memory as "poor" was released. [19] [20]

On June 17, 2024, Fox News announced it had promoted Doocy to the role of senior White House correspondent. [21]

In September 2025, it was announced that Doocy would helm a new show called The Sunday Briefing as an alternating co-host alongside fellow White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich beginning on September 21, 2025. [22]

Personal life

In April 2021, Doocy married Hillary Vaughn, a Fox Business correspondent. [23] They have two children. [24] [25]

References

  1. ↑ "BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Peter Doocy, Fox News correspondent". POLITICO . July 21, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ Graham, Jennifer (June 17, 2021). "Meet the Doocys, the first family of Fox News". Deseret News . Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Peter Doocy, Jacqui Heinrich to bring a 'new perspective' with 'The Sunday Briefing' | Fox News Video". Fox News. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Cadelago, Christopher (May 7, 2021). "Is Fox's Peter Doocy Just Asking Questions — Or Trolling the White House?". Politico. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  5. ↑ Cox, Emily (April 30, 2019). "Villanova Alum and Fox News Correspondent Peter Doocy Shines Light on 2020 Election for Students". Villanovan. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021.
  6. ↑ Guthrie, Marisa (May 11, 2008). "Fox News Seeks College Knowledge". Broadcasting & Cable . Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
  7. ↑ Battaglio, Stephen (March 4, 2021). "Fox News' scrappy White House correspondent grills Biden, who plays along". Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on September 14, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  8. ↑ O'Connell, Mikey (November 12, 2014). "TV Ratings: Fox News' Sit-down With Bin Laden Shooter Hits Time Slot High, Sets Records". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  9. ↑ "John McCain eviscerates Fox News reporter: 'Why would you ask something that dumb?'". The Independent. October 19, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  10. ↑ "McCain rips Fox reporter's question: 'Why would you ask something that dumb?'". October 18, 2017. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022– via www.youtube.com.
  11. ↑ Weprin, Alex (January 13, 2021). "Peter Doocy Named Fox News White House Correspondent". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 30, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  12. ↑ Marcus, Josh; Sheets, Megan (January 24, 2022). "All the times Fox News' Peter Doocy has clashed with the White House" . The Independent. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022.
  13. ↑ Grynbaum, Michael M. (September 17, 2021). "Bully Pulpit No More: Jen Psaki's Turn at the Lectern". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  14. ↑ Boak, Josh (January 25, 2022). "Biden caught on hot mic swearing at Fox News reporter". ABC News . ABC News . Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  15. ↑ Mastrangelo, Dominick; Gangitano, Alex (January 28, 2022). "Biden 'hot mic' with Fox's Doocy fuels speculation". The Hill . Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  16. ↑ Grynbaum, Michael M. (January 24, 2022). "Caught on a Hot Mic: Biden Uses a Vulgarity to Insult a Fox News Reporter". The New York Times . Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  17. ↑ Grynbaum, Michael M. (January 29, 2022). "Joe Biden and Peter Doocy Is the Rivalry Everyone Can Love". The New York Times . Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  18. ↑ "President Biden Takes Swipe At Peter Doocy In Fiery Exchange". HuffPost. February 9, 2024. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Biden Calls Foul on Allegations of Biden Memory Lapses". TIME. February 8, 2024. Archived from the original on February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs". AP News. February 8, 2024. Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  21. ↑ Weprin, Alex (June 17, 2024). "Fox News Promotes White House Correspondents Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Meet Fox News' revamped weekend featuring White House vets and a 3rd host". The US Sun. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Fox News' Peter Doocy marries FOX Business' Hillary Vaughn". Fox News. April 26, 2021. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  24. ↑ "FOX News' Hillary Vaughn and Peter Doocy Welcome Baby Girl: 'Best Assignment I've Ever Had'". Peoplemag. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  25. ↑ Flam, Charna (April 24, 2025). "Fox News' Peter Doocy, Wife Hillary Welcome Second Baby: 'Our Hearts Are Filled with More Love' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
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