Bret Baier is a news anchor and journalist who currently serves as the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel (FNC) and the chief political anchor for Fox.
He has been with the network since 1998, and his show is consistently one of the top five shows in cable news.
Baier has conducted numerous interviews with world leaders and is the author of five New York Times bestsellers.
Age, height and weight
Baier was born on August 4, 1970, which makes him 53 years old as of February 2024.
He stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and weighs approximately 89 kg (196 lbs).
Ethnicity and nationality
Baier’s ethnicity is German, Irish, French-Canadian, Welsh, and Scottish. He is an American citizen.
Parents and siblings
Baier’s parents are Bill Baier and Pat Baier. He has a brother named Tim Baier.
Wife and children
Baier is married to Amy Baier, who was born on May 7, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois.
Together, they have two sons: Paul Francis Baier, born in June 2007, and Daniel Bret Baier, born in July 2010.
Amy Baier is known for her philanthropic efforts, serving as the chair of the Children’s National Hospital Foundation Board.
The Baier family faced challenges with their son Paul, who required several open-heart surgeries due to congenital heart defects.
Career
Baier is an American journalist and news anchor who has been with Fox News Channel (FNC) since 1998.
He is currently the anchor and executive editor of “Special Report with Bret Baier” and the chief political anchor for Fox.
Baier has conducted numerous interviews with world leaders and is the author of five New York Times bestsellers.
He previously worked as the network’s Chief White House Correspondent and Pentagon correspondent.
Baier has won several awards for his journalism, including the National Press Foundation’s Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism in 2017.
His career in journalism began in 1998 when he joined FNC as the network’s Atlanta bureau chief.
Baier later served as the network’s Chief White House Correspondent and Pentagon correspondent before becoming the anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier in 2009.
Baier has covered numerous major news events throughout his career, including the September 11 attacks, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections.
Net worth
Baier’s net worth is estimated to be around $72 million according to recent sources.
His primary source of income comes from his role as the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News, along with book royalties and other investments.
Baier’s annual salary is reported to be $14 million.
Books
Baier is an accomplished author with five New York Times bestselling books, primarily focusing on significant moments in American history.
These include Three Days in Moscow, exploring President Ronald Reagan’s role in ending the Cold War; Three Days in January, examining President Dwight Eisenhower’s leadership during the Cold War era; and To Rescue the Republic, detailing Ulysses S. Grant’s contributions to preserving the United States.
Baier’s books cater to both adult readers and young audiences aged 13-17, offering insightful yet engaging narratives that make complex historical events more accessible.