Sara Carter (journalist)

Sara Carter
Carter in 2023
Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Assuming office
January 2026
PresidentDonald Trump
SucceedingJon Rice (acting)
Personal details
BornSara A. Carter
c. 1981 (age 44–45)
PartyRepublican
EducationCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona (BA)
Websitesaraacarter.com

Sara A. Carter Bailey (née Carter; born c. 1981) is an American journalist and politician. She is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (or "drug czar") since January 2026.[1] She is also a former Fox News contributor.

Career

Carter is an investigative journalist. She is a former contributor to Fox News, having hosted The Sara Carter Show, a podcast owned by Fox. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has worked for Circa News, the Washington Examiner, and The Washington Times, among other publications. Also according to her LinkedIn, she is a two-time recipient of the National Headliner Award.[2] On her website, she has pushed conspiracy theories regarding fentanyl and Mexican immigrants.[3]

On March 28, 2025, Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that Carter would be the next director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.[4][5][2] She had held no public office prior to the appointment, nor does she hold work experience in drug policy, health, or law enforcement.[6] During her confirmation hearing, she was questioned by Democrat Congress members about her qualifications.[7] She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 6, 2026 in a 52-48 vote.[8]

Personal life

Born c. 1981, Carter was raised in Saudi Arabia. Her mother is a Cuban immigrant and her father is an veteran in the United States Marine Corps.[9] She studied journalism and communications at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.[2]

Carter is fluent in Spanish, according to her LinkedIn profile. She is married to Marty Bailey, a former member of the United States Army Special Forces, who was blinded in the War in Afghanistan; they reportedly have six children together.[2] As of 2025, she resides in Texas.[10]

References

  1. ^ "PN373 - Nomination of Sara Bailey for Executive Office of the President, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  2. ^ a b c d "Meet Sara Carter, the journalist hired by Donald Trump to be his 'drug tsar'". South China Morning Post. April 2, 2025. Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Lekhtman, Alexander (2025-04-01). "What Will Sara Carter of Fox News Bring as "Drug Czar"?". Filter. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  4. ^ Carter, Sara [@SaraCarterDC] (March 29, 2025). "It is truly an honor to serve President Donald J. Trump and be part of an administration committed to putting America first" (Tweet). Retrieved April 4, 2025 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Drug policy expert set to take senior role at HHS". POLITICO. March 28, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Facher, Lev (2025-03-28). "Trump chooses Fox News contributor Sara Carter as next drug czar". STAT. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  7. ^ Facher, Lev (2025-09-17). "Sara Carter, former Fox News journalist, defends qualifications to serve as 'drug czar'". STAT. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  8. ^ "Sara Carter Confirmed As Drug Czar". Filter. 2026-01-06. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
  9. ^ "Meet Sara Carter, the journalist hired by Donald Trump to be his 'drug tsar'". South China Morning Post. 2025-04-02. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  10. ^ "U.S. Senate: Nominations Withdrawn". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
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