MIKE EMANUEL: I joined an unknown startup called Fox News; it gave me a front-row seat to history
Mike Emanuel reflects on nearly 30 years of covering war, elections and breaking news, from George W. Bush's Texas campaigns to the anchor chair.
TL;DR
- The author joined Fox News in 1997, its first year of operation, without a formal interview.
- Early assignments included covering the death of Princess Diana and the 2000 US presidential election in Texas.
- The journalist transitioned to covering George W. Bush's presidency, including assignments in Washington D.C. and embedding with troops in Iraq.
- After serving as a White House correspondent and chief congressional correspondent, the author moved into an anchor role.
- Key anchoring experiences included breaking news coverage of President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 campaign and presidential orders for military operations in Iran and Venezuela.