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Early Life and Education
Brit Hume, an accomplished American journalist, was born on June 22, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to parents Virginia and George Hume. He attended St. Albans School, a prestigious preparatory school in D.C., before earning a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Virginia in 1965.
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- Birth Date
- 22 Jun, 1943
- Age
- 76 yrs
- Occupations
- Journalist
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Washington, D.C.
- Education
- University of Virginia
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American political commentator and television journalist
- Twitter Id
- Brithume
- Net Worth 2021
- 14 million
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Early Journalism Career
Hume began his journalism career shortly after graduating, starting with a role at The Hartford Times. He later worked with well-known publications including United Press International and the Baltimore Evening Sun. In the early 1970s, he served as a researcher and writer for prominent columnists such as Richard Pollack and Jack Anderson. During his tenure with Anderson, Hume’s investigative reports on U.S. government activities reportedly drew scrutiny from federal agencies, including surveillance by the CIA.
ABC News Tenure
In 1973, Hume joined ABC News as a consultant and was soon promoted to correspondent. Over the next 23 years, he became a prominent figure at the network, covering the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives, and several presidential campaigns, including those of Walter Mondale and George H. W. Bush. He contributed to major ABC programs such as Nightline and eventually became the network’s chief White House correspondent.
Work at Fox News
Hume joined Fox News in 1997, where he hosted the political news program Special Report with Brit Hume until 2008. After stepping down as anchor, he transitioned to the role of senior political analyst, a position he continues to hold. In this capacity, he contributes to the network’s coverage of major political events in the United States, offering expert commentary and analysis.
