The first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle has arrived on Fox News, with network mainstay Martha McCallum serving as one of the moderators.
But before you dig into the candidates who will be there — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and the businessman… Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence and Governor Doug Burgum (R-New Delhi) – Here’s everything you need to know about moderator McCallum.
Education and early career
MacCallum earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Lawrence University in New York and a graduate diploma from Circle in the Square Theater School, the only accredited conservatory attached to Broadway.
She began her career in national journalism at Wall Street Journal Television where she served as a news reporter and anchor from 1991 to 1996.
From there, MacCallum went on to, often contributing to, similar roles at NBC and CNBC The news with Brian Williams and other programs before becoming a CNBC co-anchor Morning Call with Martha McCallum and Ted DavidUntil she left for Fox News in 2004.
Fox News work
After joining Fox News, McCallum found herself a host Direct office From 2006 to 2010 and thereafter American Newsroom From 2010 to 2017. From there it moved to Evenings after Megyn Kelly’s departure with The first 100 days. which will eventually transform into its current view, The story with Martha McCallumwhich moved the timeslot from 7 p.m. ET to 3 p.m. ET in January of this year.
She has also acted as a host for other shows such as Faulkner’s focus, outnumbers And the five.
McCallum made some headlines while working for Fox News, including when she referred to storming the US capital as… A “major victory” for Trump supportersand then when They compared the same event to a peaceful protest outside Josh Hawley’s house a few days ago.
Political coverage and other works
McCallum, a two-time Gracie Award winner for women in journalism, is moderating Wednesday’s debate alongside fellow Fox News host Bret Baier, with whom she co-presents the network’s coverage of major political events dating back to 2018.
MacCallum also co-moderated two Republican presidential debates during the 2016 cycle for Fox News and has co-hosted several town hall events along the way for the network as well.
I published a book in 2021 titled Unknown courageWith the assistance of Ronald J. Drees, which brings together the personal stories of several U.S. Marines in the larger story of the Pacific Campaign of World War II.
While several top candidates were in attendance for the debate on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate, a move McCallum recently described as a “gift” to other candidates. During an interview on Fox News Radio.
Democratic 24 Fox News GOP primary debate It airs Wednesdays on Fox News.