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Brian Kilmeade
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Kilmeade in 2019
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| Born | May 7, 1964 |
| Alma mater | Long Island University (BA) |
| Spouse(s) | Dawn DeGaetano |
| Children | 3 |
Brian Kilmeade (born May 7, 1964) is an American television and radio host. He is also a political commentator for Fox News. On weekdays, he helps host the morning show Fox & Friends. He also hosts The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio. On weekends, he hosts One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, which started in 2022. He has also written or helped write several books.
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Early Life and School
Brian Kilmeade was born in 1964 in Massapequa, New York. He was the second son of Marie Rose D'Andrea and James Kilmeade Junior. His father was born in 1931. Brian's grandfather, James Kilmeade Senior, was born in Longford, Ireland in 1905. He moved to New York in 1925 and became a U.S. citizen in 1930. Brian's mother, Marie, was born in 1934 in Ozone Park and grew up in St. Albans, Queens.
After finishing Massapequa High School in 1982, Kilmeade went to LIU Post in Brookville, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree there in 1986.
Brian Kilmeade's Career
Kilmeade started his career as a reporter for Channel One News. This was a daily national TV news show for high school students. Later, he worked as an anchor and host for KHSL-TV in Chico, California. He also co-hosted The Jim Brown Show on KLSD, a sports radio station.
In 1993, Kilmeade joined Jim Brown to announce the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event. He did interviews with fighters after their matches. He then became the main announcer for UFC 2 and UFC 3 in 1994.
Kilmeade also worked as a freelance sports anchor for WVIT (NBC) in Hartford, Connecticut, starting in 1997. He was a reporter on the sidelines for MSG's coverage of Major League Soccer. He specifically covered the MetroStars team.
Later, he worked as a reporter and anchor for NewSport. There, he hosted NewSport Journal, a daily sports show. He also anchored Scoreboard Central, a live sports program. His website says he has 10 years of experience as a stand-up comedian.
Since 1998, Kilmeade has been a co-host of Fox's morning TV show, Fox & Friends. He hosts it with Steve Doocy and E. D. Hill. In April 2006, he took over the Fox News Radio spot of former Fox anchor Tony Snow. Snow had left to become the White House press secretary. Kilmeade often appears on The Five, which airs nightly. He also hosts The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio. He hosts "What Made America Great" on Fox Nation. As of 2022[update], he also hosts One Nation with Brian Kilmeade on weekends for Fox News.
In April 2023, Kilmeade was chosen to host Fox News Tonight for a week. This show replaced Tucker Carlson Tonight.
Public Comments and Views
Brian Kilmeade has made several public comments that have drawn attention.
In one interview, he supported a British citizen who was part of a group focused on certain social issues. Kilmeade ended the interview by saying, "Tommy, we got your back and we'll definitely keep in touch and I really think it's great what you're doing."
On July 8, 2009, Kilmeade and his co-hosts talked about a study. This study suggested that people who stay married might be less likely to get Alzheimer's disease. Kilmeade made comments about different cultures mixing in America. He later apologized for these remarks on July 20, 2009. He said, "I made comments that were offensive to many people. That was not my intention... America [is a] huge melting pot, and that is what makes us such a great country."
In 2010, Kilmeade made a statement about terrorists. He later clarified his words. He said he meant to say that the terrorists who attacked the U.S. on 9/11, the Cole, Khobar, and the '98 embassies were Muslims. He emphasized that he does not believe all terrorists are Muslims.
On June 3, 2014, Kilmeade made a comment about the appearance of Bowe Bergdahl's father on air. This comment caused discussion.
Comments on Donald Trump
During Donald Trump's first time as president, Kilmeade gave advice to the administration. This is unusual for a journalist.
On June 22, 2018, Kilmeade defended a government policy about families at the border. He said, "Like it or not, these are not our kids." This comment, about children separated from their parents, sparked debate.
In 2018, Kilmeade criticized a journalist named Lesley Stahl from 60 Minutes. She had asked President Donald Trump about climate change. Kilmeade said Stahl was pushing her "agenda" and her "point of view" by asking if he believed climate change was a hoax.
On January 6, Kilmeade sent messages to the White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows. He urged him to get Trump to speak out against the ongoing riot. Kilmeade wrote, "Please, get him on TV." and "Destroying everything you have accomplished."
In January 2022, Kilmeade spoke more critically about Trump. He told Trump that he should "learn to lose." He also said he had "not seen any" proof that the 2020 election had been stolen. Kilmeade also encouraged Republicans to "get past questioning election results."
Personal Life
Brian Kilmeade is married to Dawn Kilmeade (whose maiden name was DeGaetano). They have three children: Bryan, Kirstyn, and Kaitlyn.
Books Written by Brian Kilmeade
- George Washington's Secret Six, an historical novel about the Culper Ring spies who worked for George Washington during the American Revolution.
- Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, about President Thomas Jefferson and the First Barbary War.
- Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans, about President Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans.
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Kilmeade in 2019
