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Who is CNN anchor Dana Bash? Meet John King’s ex-wife
By Mary Connelly,
1 days ago
CNN’s chief political correspondent Dana Bash was once married to fellow network host John King.
The journalist began working for CNN while she was in college and rose to become one of the well-known faces of the channel’s political programming.
Dana Bash, pictured here with then-husband John King, has worked at CNN since 1993 Getty
Who is CNN anchor Dana Bash?
Dana Bash, nee Schwartz, was born on June 15, 1971, in New York .
She is CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchors two political shows.
She hosts the network’s weekday program Inside Politics With Dana Bash, taking over from her ex-husband, John King in 2023.
At the time, King reportedly requested a new assignment centered on “voters in battleground states” ahead of the 2024 presidential election .
Dana expressed her joy over her new role, stating: “After nearly 30 years at CNN covering campaigns, Capitol Hill , and the White House , I am excited to helm a program devoted to the politics that impact Americans’ lives.
“John built an extraordinary show that has attracted a loyal audience of political junkies, and I am looking forward to leading its next chapter.”
John King, who was married to Dana Bash for four years, converted to Judaism before their marriage Getty
Who are John King and Dana Bash dating now?
John has not been reported to be dating anyone as of September 2024.
The correspondent’s life is fairly private despite his status as a public figure.
However, Dana has reportedly been in a long-term relationship with actor Spencer Garrett.
Garrett, born on September 19, 1963, met Dana in 2013 following her divorce with King.
In 2016, The Washington Post reported that the couple was “still going strong,” and in July 2023, Spencer was among the VIP crowd at a CNN event honoring Dana’s 30 years at the network, according to The Hill .
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