Quick Info
| Profession | Political commentator, YouTuber, digital media strategist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/05/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Benny Johnson
12/08/2025
Benny Johnson appeared in the White House press briefing room in a designated new media seat and used the opportunity to speak about crime in Washington, D.C. He made remarks about violent crime and suggested a presidential honor for a Department of Government Efficiency staff member who had recently been attacked in the city.
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Bio/Wiki
| Benny Johnson is a well-known American conservative commentator, YouTuber, and media personality who has built his name with viral videos and sharp political takes. He is widely recognized for his strong right-wing views, his hosting role at Newsmax, and his creative work at Turning Point USA. He was born on May 27, 1987, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. | |
| Benny Johnson is an American right-wing political commentator and YouTuber known for viral political videos and work across conservative media outlets. He was born on May 27, 1987, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has contributed to Breitbart News, TheBlaze, National Review, The Daily Caller, Newsmax, and Turning Point USA. |
Personal Life
| Residence | Tampa, Florida |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Katelyn Rieley |
Family
| Children | 4 |
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Career
| Early Career | Contributed to Breitbart (2010), worked at TheBlaze (2011-2012) |
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| BuzzFeed | Staff writer (2012-2014), fired for plagiarism (41 instances) |
| National Review | Digital director (2014) |
| Independent Journal Review | Creative content contributor (2015-2017), suspended for false story about Barack Obama |
| The Daily Caller | Joined (2017) |
| Other Roles | Host of The Benny Show podcast, contributor to Turning Point USA, chief creative officer at Turning Point USA, previously hosted for Newsmax TV, host of The Benny Report on Newsmax TV |
Style Quotient
| Signature Style | Untamed haircut |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Fired from BuzzFeed in 2014 for plagiarism from sources like Wikipedia and Yahoo Answers | |
| 2. Graduated with a degree in psychology before entering media | |
| 3. Called the 'Godfather of the Conservative Internet' | |
| 4. Fired from BuzzFeed in 2014 for 41 instances of plagiarism from sources like Wikipedia and Yahoo Answers | |
| 5. Produces viral political content, often three or four videos daily alongside podcasts and posts | |
| 6. Invited by the White House to occupy the 'new media seat' at a press briefing |
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