History of Kayleigh McEnany in Timeline

Kayleigh McEnany is an American political commentator and media personality. She is most known for serving as the White House Press Secretary during the Trump administration from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this role, she worked as a political commentator for CNN. She has also held positions within the Republican National Committee and served as a spokesperson for various political campaigns. McEnany is recognized for her conservative views and her role in communicating the Trump administration's policies and messages to the press and the public.

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April 18, 1988: Kayleigh McEnany Born

On April 18, 1988, Kayleigh Michelle McEnany was born. She later became a political commentator, media personality, and White House press secretary.

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November 2017: Marriage to Sean Gilmartin

In November 2017, Kayleigh McEnany married Sean Gilmartin, a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

2018: Preventive double mastectomy

In 2018, Kayleigh McEnany underwent a preventive double mastectomy due to a BRCA mutation that put her at high risk of developing breast cancer.

November 2019: Birth of first daughter

In November 2019, Kayleigh McEnany and Sean Gilmartin welcomed their first daughter.

April 7, 2020: Kayleigh McEnany Hired as White House Press Secretary

On April 7, 2020, Mark Meadows hired Kayleigh McEnany as White House Press Secretary after replacing Mick Mulvaney as White House chief of staff. The hiring was officially announced the next day.

October 5, 2020: Kayleigh McEnany Tests Positive for COVID-19

On October 5, 2020, Kayleigh McEnany tested positive for COVID-19, despite having interacted with individuals who had been diagnosed with the coronavirus days prior. She had spoken with the press on several occasions without wearing a mask.

March 2, 2021: Joins Fox News as on-air contributor

On March 2, 2021, Kayleigh McEnany became an on-air contributor for Fox News. Later, she became the co-host of "Outnumbered" with Harris Faulkner and Emily Compagno.

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