Dana Perino Biography and Wiki
Dana Perino is a well-known American political commentator and author who made her mark as the 26th White House Press Secretary under George W. Bush, serving from September 14, 2007, to January 20, 2009. She made history as the second woman to take on this role, following in the footsteps of Dee Dee Myers, who held the position during the Clinton administration.
After her government service, Perino smoothly transitioned into the media world, becoming a political commentator for Fox News. She also co-hosts the network’s popular talk show, The Five, and previously held a position as a book publishing executive at Random House.
On October 2, 2017, she kicked off her role as the host of The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino. In early 2021, she decided to step back from that position to co-anchor America’s Newsroom alongside Bill Hemmer.
Dana Perino Age
Born Dana Marie Perino on May 9, 1972, in Evanston, Wyoming, Dana is currently 52 years old as of 2026. She proudly holds American Italian nationality
Dana Perino Education
Dana graduated from Colorado State University-Pueblo with a degree in Mass Communications. She then went on to earn a Master’s in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield
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Dana Perino Height
Standing at 5 feet 2 inches (1.57m), Dana weighs in at 57 kg.
Dana Perino Family
Raised in Evanston, Wyoming, Dana is the daughter of Leo and Jan Perino. She also has a sister named Angie Perino.
Dana Perino Husband
Dana is happily married to Peter McMahon, a businessman. The couple tied the knot in 1998 after meeting on a flight from Denver to Chicago in August 1997. They later reconnected for a weekend in New Orleans.
Dana Perino Husband Age
Peter McMahon, known for his business acumen and as Dana Perino’s husband, was born on June 6, 1954, in Blackpool, United Kingdom. He is currently 70 years old and holds English nationality, with Gemini as his birth sign.
Dana Perino Fox News
Dana Perino is a well-known American political commentator and author who made her mark as the 26th White House Press Secretary under George W. Bush, serving from September 14, 2007, to January 20, 2009. She made history as the second woman to take on this role, following in the footsteps of Dee Dee Myers, who held the position during the Clinton administration.
After her government service, Perino smoothly transitioned into the media world, becoming a political commentator for Fox News. She also co-hosts the network’s popular talk show, The Five, and previously held a position as a book publishing executive at Random House.
On October 2, 2017, she kicked off her role as the host of The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino. In early 2021, she decided to step back from that position to co-anchor America’s Newsroom alongside Bill Hemmer.
Dana Perino White House press
Before coming to FNC, Perino worked as the White House press secretary for President George W. Bush. While there, she was the first female press secretary in a Republican administration. She has spent more than seven years in the Bush administration serving at the Justice Department and the Council on Environmental Policy. Additionally, she was appointed to the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors with President Obama in 2010. There she worked for three years following her confirmation by the United States Senate. Before, she served on Capitol Hill, in a private practice public relations firm. She also worked as a reporter in Illinois and Colorado.
Dana Perino Salary
Perino earned an annual estimated salary ranging from $66,000 to $75,000 according to Fox News anchor.
Dana Perino Net Worth
Dana is working as a co-anchor for FOX News has an estimated net worth of $6 million.