Quick Info
| Profession | Political commentator, author and former White House Press Secretary |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Evanston, Wyoming, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Dana Perino
21/04/2026
Dana Perino released her first novel, Purple State, a contemporary romantic comedy set in Wisconsin that explores political differences between Americans. She promoted the book on a tour that included appearances such as a signing at a West Palm Beach library in April 2026. The release marked her debut as a fiction writer alongside her Fox News work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Dana Marie Perino is an American political commentator and author. She served as the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush and was the second woman to hold that post. |
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| Post-White House | After leaving government, she joined Fox News in 2009 as a commentator and became a co-host of The Five. She later co-anchored America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer. |
| Fiction | Published her first novel, Purple State, in April 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Mass communications with minors in political science and Spanish, University of Southern Colorado (now Colorado State University Pueblo), 1994 |
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| Master's Degree | Public affairs reporting, University of Illinois |
| Honorary Degree | Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Colorado State University Pueblo, 2023 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Manhattan, New York |
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| Pets | Dog named Jasper, a Vizsla |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Peter McMahon |
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Family
| Spouse | Peter McMahon |
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| Pet | Jasper (Vizsla) |
Career
| White House | Served as Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary from September 2007 to January 2009 |
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| Media | Political commentator for Fox News; co-host of The Five; co-anchor of America's Newsroom; regular fill-in host for Gutfeld! |
| Publishing | Held executive roles at Random House and later served as editorial director at Crown Publishing Group |
| Academia | Taught political communications part-time at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management |
| Authorship | Author of books including And the Good News Is...; debut novel Purple State (2026) |
| Other | Moderated the second GOP presidential primary debate on Fox Business |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was injured in an eye by a microphone stand during the 2008 incident in Baghdad when a journalist threw shoes at President Bush. | |
| 2. Appeared on Jeopardy! during its Power Players week in 2012. | |
| 3. Has said she was told by her family at age six that she would one day work in the White House. |
