Who is Chris Wallace?
BROADCAST journalist, Chris Wallace, is known for moderating presidential debates and for his work on Fox News.
This fall, however, the registered Democrat will be hosting a primetime show on CNN.
Who is Chris Wallace?
Chris Wallace, 74, is a broadcast journalist well-known for his work on Fox News.
Chris is the son of 60 Minutes journalist, Mike Wallace.
Over his 50-year career in journalism, Chris has worked for big-name media networks like CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox News, and now, CNN.
He has won three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, a George Polk Award, the duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton Award, and a Paul White lifetime achievement award.
Read More on The US Sun
Chris has four biological children with his former wife, Elizabeth Farrell.
In 1997, he married Lorraine Smothers, who has two children from her previous marriage.
Chris’ net worth is estimated to be nearly $25million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Why did Chris Wallace join CNN?
Chris became a host on Fox News Sunday back in 2003 and held the position for 18 years.
Most read in US News
He announced his departure from the network on December 12, 2021.
Three months later, in March of 2022, CNN+ launched his new show – Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?
However, nearly a month later the app was shut down and no longer available to users and subscribers.
On Wednesday, May 18, Axios reported that Chris’ show will be turned into a Sunday evening show on CNN and will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
CNN has not commented on the reports and a premiere date for the broadcaster’s evening slot has yet to be announced.
Is Chris Wallace a Republican or Democrat?
Chris Wallace is a Democrat.
In 2006, the Washington Post reported that he had been registered as a Democrat for over two decades.
He said that his “party affiliation is purely pragmatic and based on his desire to participate in local elections.”
“The reason I’m a registered Democrat is that in Washington, DC, there is really only one party,” he continued.
Read More on The Sun
“If you want a say in who’s going to be the next mayor or councilman, you have to vote in the Democratic primary.
“However I vote personally,” he added, “I think I’m professional enough that it doesn’t have anything to do with the way I cover the news.”