Jennifer Griffin Biography
Jennifer Griffin is an American journalist who works as a national security correspondent at the Pentagon for Fox News in October 1999 as a Jerusalem-based correspondent. Prior to that, she reported for three years from Moscow for Fox News.
Since 2007, Griffin has reported daily from the Pentagon where she questions senior military leaders and travels to war zones with the Joint Chiefs and Secretaries of Defense. After college, Griffin reported for The Sowetan newspaper in Johannesburg, South Africa where she covered Nelson Mandela’s prison release and South Africa’s transition from apartheid.
Additionally (October 2019), she fact-checked President Donald Trump after he claimed the U.S. never gave a commitment to the Kurds. In response, she tweeted ”Not true. According to a former top senior military adviser to President Trump,’ We told them over and over ‘We are friends. We will never leave you.”
In September 2022, Griffin, citing anonymous sources, confirmed key details of an article in ”The Atlantic” that reported President Trump had characterized veterans and fallen American soldiers as ”losers” and ”suckers”. Numerous reporters, including some from Fox News, defended her integrity and reporting. She stood by her report, characterizing her sources as ”unimpeachable.”
What’s more, on September 22, Griffin inked a multi-year deal with Fox News. In addition to this new contract, she was also promoted to Chief National Security correspondent. This new promotion comes after she traveled to Lviv and Kyiv, Ukraine covering Russia’s invasion.
Jennifer Griffin Age
How old is Jennifer? Griffin was born on April 20, 1969, in the U.S.A. She is 54 years old as of 2023 and celebrates her birthday on April 20 each year. Additionally, her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Jennifer Griffin Height
Griffin stands at an average height of 5 feet and 6 inches. She further weighs about 57kg.
Jennifer Griffin Family
Griffin is the daughter of John W. Griffin (father) who served as a partner in a Washington DC law firm. Moreover, Coralyn J. Griffin (mother) served as the producing director of Metrostage Theater in Alexandria, Virginia. Besides that, she also has a sister whose details are not publicly known.
Jennifer Griffin Husband
Is Jennifer married? Griffin is married to her husband G. John Gregory Myreor (Greg Myre). The couple’s wedding took place at the Episcopal church in Keswick, Virginia. The two are parents of three children namely Annalise Myre, Amalia Myre, and Luke Myre.
Jennifer Griffin Health
Griffin was diagnosed with stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer in 2009 and underwent chemotherapy. She further got a double mastectomy and radiation for treatment.
Jennifer Griffin’s Net Worth
Griffin has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her main source of income is her career as a reporter who does national security for Fox News.