John King is a journalist and anchor from the United States. He is well-known for his work as CNN’s top national reporter and as the host of the program Inside Politics. John King, a multi-talented journalist, is also an anchor of CNN’s State of the Union, which airs weeknights at 7 p.m. ET. John King was on the radio for 12-14 hours a day for two days during the 2020 presidential elections.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | John King |
| Nick Name | John |
| Date Of Birth | August 30, 1963 |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Birthplace | Dorchester, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Journalist, Anchor |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches |
| Weight | N/A |
| Hair Color | Blond |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Net Worth | $7 million |
John King’s Age & Early Life
John King was born on August 30, 1963. King grew up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in the United States. He is of Irish ancestry and American nationality. His parents’ identities remain unknown. He went to Boston Latin School for his studies. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Harrington School of Communication and a master’s degree in media from the University of Rhode Island.
John King Height & Weight
Moving on to his physical characteristics, he has blue eyes and blond hair. He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, but his weight and other bodily parameters are unknown.
John King’s Net Worth
How much is John King’s net worth? He has a good career and a net worth of $7 million as of February 2024, but no information regarding his pay is available.
Career
John King began his career as an Associated Press journalist in 1985. He was designated chief political reporter and oversaw the AP’s political coverage throughout the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections. He joined CNN in 1997 and served as the network’s senior White House reporter from 1999 to 2005. He was named CNN’s chief national reporter in 2015. Then he began hosting the Inside Politics program. As an anchor, he regularly appears on programs such as The Situation Room and Anderson Cooper 360°. He also employs the Multi-Touch Collaboration Wall, often known as the Magic Map or Magic Wall. Both John and ‘Magic Map’ were featured on the Daily Show.
After his career was on track, he launched the State of the Union, which replaced CNN’s Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer. He stated that Candy Crowley, CNN’s senior political correspondent, will take over as anchor on January 31, 2010. On March 22, 2010, he began hosting his program, John King, USA. One of the most memorable days in American history was May 2, 2011, when Osama bin Laden was killed, and John King was the one who verified it.
On January 19, 2012, before the South Carolina primary, he moderated a Republican Presidential debate. King was the first to announce incorrectly that the culprit in the Boston Marathon bombing had been captured and was a dark-skinned person.
John King Wife & Marriage
Who is John King’s Wife? John King is now separated from his wife. After a year of courting, he married CNN anchor Dana Bash on May 25, 2008. Jonah Frank King, their first child, was born in June 2011. In March 2012, the couple separated and divorced. The reason for this divorce is unknown. They do, however, continue to co-parent their kid.
They did, however, divorce. After a year of courting, John King married CNN anchor Dana Bash in 2008. Jonah Frank King, their first child, was born in 2011. In 2012, the couple separated and divorced. The reason for their split is unknown. They do, however, continue to co-parent their kid. Jean Makie had married John King. They have two children: Noah King, a boy, and Hannah King, a girl. They did, however, divorce.
