[192][193] In response, Keith Olbermann pledged to donate $1,000 for every second of waterboarding Hannity underwent. His father was a family-court officer and his . [233][bettersourceneeded] According to Hannity, he has a brown belt in martial arts and trains four days a week in the sport. Sean Hannity was born Sean Patrick Hannity on December 30, 1961, in New York City. [51], Hannity has had cameo appearances in film and television, having a brief voiceover in The Siege as an unseen reporter, and appearing in Atlas Shrugged: Part II and the second season of House of Cards as himself. she would whisper in my air. [203] Fox News omitted that Tapper had said the use of "Allahu Akbar" in the terrorist attack was not one of these circumstances. she would lean down and breathe on me to make sure there was a connection, human connection. [217], In February 2020, amid the spread of COVID-19 to the United States, Hannity said "many on the left are now all rooting for corona to wreak havoc in the United States. Sean Hannity met Jill Rhodes in 1991 when she was working as a political journalist at the Huntsville Times, Alabama. Caption: Screenshot of Sean Hannity with his wife Jill Rhodes attending the Hollywood Reporter award event. I was terrible. [173][174], In the radio show for KCSB, which was the subject of controversy in 1989, Hannity made anti-gay comments. [12] He reportedly spoke to Trump on the phone most weeknights. Sean Patrick Hannity was born December 30, 1961, in New York City. The conservative radio and television host signed new and more lucrative deals with Premiere Networks and Fox News in 2019. 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[180] Hannity demanded a formal apology and double the airtime. Sean Hannity doled out some scorn to House Republicans who did not vote for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to be the next speaker on Tuesday. [97], Hannity came under criticism during the 2016 presidential election for false claims about election rigging during interviews. On June 3, 2020, Sean Hannity shocked the world when he announced that he and his wife, Jill Rhodes, had divorced after more than 20 years together. Carlson took over the 8:00 p.m. time slot on Fox in the . He grew up in Franklin Square, New York on Long Island. Hannity originally purchased the property from the builder in 2009 for $4,750,000. Later that year, Hannity left WGST for New York, where WABC had him substitute for their afternoon drive time host during Christmas week. ", "What is 'deep state' and is a shadowy network of Obama holdovers undermining Donald Trump? [202], A 2016 study found that Hannity promoted a number of falsehoods about the Affordable Care Act. In 2020, Hannity dropped from the number one rated . He is the youngest son of Hugh J. Hannity and Lillian F. Hannity. [17][176] Two editions featured anti-gay activist Gene Antonio, a Lutheran minister,[177] discussing his book The AIDS Coverup: The Real and Alarming Facts about AIDS. . [171] In the interview, O'Reilly attacked liberal media watchdog groups and said he should have fought harder when those groups targeted his advertisers. The Fox . June 3, 2020. [227] In August 2019, Hannity and Earhardt arrived together as guests for a wedding at Trump National Golf Course in Colt's Neck, New Jersey. Personal life. 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He has described the deep state as a "Shadow Government" and "Deep state swamp of Obama holdovers and DC lifers". Hannity was an early supporter of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. In January 2007, Clear Channel Communications signed a groupwide three-year extension with Hannity on more than eighty stations. Hannity later deleted the tweet. Sean and Jill met in the early 90s as Sean endeavored to make connections in the media industry. He also volunteered to be waterboarded for charity. [13], According to reports by the Los Angeles Times and New York magazine, Hannity frequently talks to Trump by telephone after Hannity's weekday broadcasts,[122][125][13] and Hannity is one of several dozen cleared callers whose calls to the White House public switchboard can be connected directly to the president. Sean Hannity was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, New York, to Hugh Hannity and Lillian Flynn Hannity. I have occasionally had brief discussions with him about legal questions about which I wanted his input and perspective. Sean Hannity weighed in on the origins of COVID-19 after a classified intelligence report from the Energy Department found it most likely came from a Chinese lab on 'Hannity.' Hannity often acted as an unofficial spokesman for the president,[11] criticizing the media and attacking Robert Mueller's inquiry into Russian interference in Trump's election. Patrick attended Wake Forest University where he played tennis. [17] In the opinion of The New York Times, Hannity is "barreling headfirst into the murky territory between opinion and out-and-out conspiracy theorism". Life; Small Business; Investing. Sean Patrick Hannity was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, New York. [195], Hannity rejects the scientific consensus on climate change. "[207], In June 2019, Hannity called on Trump to "bomb the hell of out Iran" after Iran shot down a U.S. If you and your new partner want to keep your relationship on the down-low, maybe you shouldn't show up to a friend's wedding together in a helicopter. After Colmes announced his departure in January 2008, Hannity merged the Hannity & Colmes show into Hannity. [148] In August he suggested that Seth Rich may have been the leaker. [147] He has called the Russia inquiry a "witch hunt", an "utter disgrace", and "a direct threat to you, the American people, and our American republic". "[17], Hannity is known for his pro-Trump coverage. [153] Hannity said Mueller was friends with former FBI Director James Comey and former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, and that he "cannot be expected to honestly investigate scandals that his friends are directly involved in". [57][58] He executive produced and appeared in the 2017 film Let There Be Light, which also stars Kevin Sorbo. [9], Hannity has received several awards and honors, including an honorary degree from Liberty University. "[215][216], A two-year Justice Department investigation initiated after Trump became president found no evidence to justify pursuing a criminal investigation. "[206] During the 2016 election, Hannity vouched for Trump's claimed opposition to the Iraq War, "Mr. Trump and I disagreed about the Iraq war; I was for it and he was against it. [64], During the Bush years, Hannity "loyally supported the president's policies". While the station did offer to allow Hannity to return, they would not meet Hannity's additional demands and he declined to return. The show aired for 40 hours of air time. Sean Hannity is currently unmarried but was previously married to Jill Rhodes from 1993-2019. Caption: Ainsley Earhardt and Kevin Oleary (Source: Pinterest) She has an older sister and a younger brother . 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[111] Later that month, Hannity said NBC News was part of the deep state. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she has been hosting her Fox & Friends program from a remote studio in the basement of Hannity's Long Island mansion. Personal Life. [95], In March 2018, Seth Rich's parents filed a lawsuit against Fox News for pushing conspiracy theories about their son's death. )", "Hannity, Grodin Go One-on-One on Waterboarding, Obama's Agenda", "Sean Hannity & Donald Trump Wonder How David Muir Would Feel About Waterboarding If His Child Was Kidnapped", "Torture fan Sean Hannity still hasn't been waterboarded like he promised", "Epistemic closure and political disinformation", "Motivated Misperception? Sean Hannity got married to Jill Rhodes in the year 1993, and they also have two children. Despite three roll call votes, the House failed to reach a . . Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., joins the 'Hannity' hot seat to defend her refusal to back Kevin McCarthy. [16][164] In May 2017, Hannity paid a tribute to Ailes after he died. ", "Sean Hannity: The 'deep state' may be using coronavirus to manipulate markets, suppress dissent and push mandated medicines", "Alarm, Denial, Blame: The Pro-Trump Media's Coronavirus Distortion", "Hannity claims he's "never called the virus a hoax" 9 days after decrying Democrats' "new hoax", "Sean Hannity, wife Jill Rhodes have divorced after decades of marriage", "Fox News' Sean Hannity & Ainsley Earhardt Have Been Dating 'Very Secretively for Years': Source", "Scoop: Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt Are the First Couple of Fox", "Is Sean Hannity Saying Bye-Bye To New York", "Sean Hannity Spends $5 Million On Townhouse Near Trump's Mar-A-Lago", "Piers Morgan Resurfaces On Cable News, Talking Guns With FNC's Sean Hannity", "Sean Hannity: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me ('I Have a Brown Belt in Martial Arts! He has written three New York Times best-selling books: Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism; Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism; and Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda, and released a fourth, Live Free or Die, in 2020. [28] In 2004, Hannity signed a $25million five-year contract extension with ABC Radio (now Citadel Media) to continue the show until 2009. 0:00. [131] On April 16, 2018, in a court hearing, Cohen's lawyers told the judge that Cohen had ten clients in 20172018 but did "traditional legal tasks" for only three: Trump, Elliott Broidy, and a "prominent person" who did not wish to be named for fear of being "embarrassed". His father was a World War II veteran who also served as a family-court officer, whereas his mother was a stenographer and corrections officer at a county jail. [63], According to The Washington Post, Hannity "repeatedly embraces storylines that prove to be inaccurate" and takes positions that change over time. The two married in 1993. >> she commanded and did things out of the killer and in medical school. [189] In 2006, Hannity was critical of Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to U.S. Congress, being sworn into office with an oath on a Quran. McCain's spokeswoman called Hannity out on it, asking him to "correct the record". Sean Hannity, 58, and Ainsley Earhardt, 43, two of Fox News' biggest stars, have been dating "for quite some time," according to Vanity Fair. [64] Hannity also defended and promoted those who questioned Obama's citizenship of the U.S., such as Donald Trump. [120], Hannity developed a close relationship with Trump during the election and has become even closer during his presidency. The New York Times wrote that this "has the effect of nourishing the more wild-eyed beliefs of his fans while providing Hannity a degree of plausible deniability". Sean Hannity attends Sean Hannity & Friends celebrate the publication of "The Geraldo Show: A Memoir" at Del Frisco's on April 2, 2018 in New York City. Hannity is 60 years as of 2021.He was born on December 31, 1961, in New York, New York, the United States.In addition, he celebrates his birthday on the 31st Dec every year and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.. Sean Hannity Family. Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism was published in 2002, and Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism was published in 2004 through ReganBooks. [113], In 2010, Hannity said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was waging a "war" on the United States, and that Wikileaks put American lives in "jeopardy" and "danger" around the world. Later in 2020, it was announced that they had been divorced in 2019, but they also confirmed that they got separated several years prior. [124] Trump sometimes quotes Hannity to others or promotes the show to his Twitter followers. Thomas Euteneuer, president of Human Life International. . "[16][17][179] The ACLU opposed his firing and petitioned the station to reverse their decision. Sean Hannity is not afraid to ask difficult questions on his Fox News show, but he is reluctant to discuss his private life. [158] Hannity later asserted that his action was not pre-planned, and Fox News stated it "does not condone any talent participating in campaign events". The pair have yet to reveal their relationship, but they . [24] Alan Colmes was then hired to co-host and the show debuted as Hannity & Colmes. He also criticized the Obama administration for failing to apprehend Assange. [186], Hannity left the Catholic Church in 2019, citing "too much institutionalized corruption". The youngest child and only son of first-generation Irish immigrants Hugh and Lillian, Hannity grew up . >> tucker: we're not going to lie that's the best part of the biden presidency. Early Life. ')", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sean_Hannity&oldid=1139623865, Radio host, television host, political commentator, author, In 2005, Jerry Falwell, chancellor of the evangelical, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 01:56. Since January 2014, Hannity has hosted the 3:006:00p.m. time slot on WOR in New York City. Trending. Adding intrigue to the story, the rumor is that the 61-year-old Hannity is dating his fellow Fox News host, 46-year-old Ainsley Earhardt. Sean Hannity's Personal Life And Relationship. Sean was interested in pistol marksmanship since 12 years of age. [104] The Washington Post reported in May 2022 that Hannity participated in a conference call days after the 2020 presidential election that focused on strategies for challenging the legitimacy of the vote. The FTC complaint alleges that Hannity was "falsely promoting that all concert proceeds would be donated to a scholarship fund for the children of those killed or wounded in war". Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Sean Hannity in 2023. Conservative commentator and Fox News host Sean Hannity has divorced his wife, Jill Rhodes, after 20 years of marriage. Host Sean Hannity on set of Fox's "Hannity" at Fox Studios. "[102][103] In December 2020, Hannity called for Trump's claims of voter fraud to be investigated by a special prosecutor, despite no credible evidence of such. "[157] Hannity nevertheless spoke at Trump's lectern on stage at the rally, immediately mocking the "fake news" at the back of the auditorium, Fox News reporters among them. News Marjorie Taylor Greene Sean Hannity Attack Assault. Hannity encouraged Antonio when he said that AIDS spread when gay men consumed each other's feces,[17] said that homosexuality was a "lower form of behavior", compared homosexual sex to "playing in a sewer" and gay people of being "filled with hatred and bigotry". Sean Patrick Hannity[3] (born December 30, 1961[4]) is an American talk show host, conservative political commentator,[5][6][7] and author. Early Life and Education. [212] No evidence of wrongdoing by Clinton had been found after three years of allegations, an FBI investigation, and the 2017 appointment of a Federal attorney to evaluate the investigation. [112] In May 2017, he reiterated that deep state/intelligence operatives were trying to destroy the Trump presidency. As we already mentioned, Jill Rhodes has been married to Sean Hannity since 1993. "I do not discuss my personal life in public." He has been married to his long-term girlfriend turned wife, Jill Rhodes, since 1993. [160], In June 2018, after reports that Mueller's probe had asked witnesses to turn their personal phones over to investigators for examination, Hannity sarcastically suggested on air to the witnesses that they "follow Hillary Clinton's lead" and destroy their personal phones so they cannot be examined. Sean has no problem asking the tough questions as the talk show host. [18] He attended New York University and Adelphi University, but did not graduate from either. [16][17][65] According to The Washington Post, "Hannity's comeback coincided with his early, eager embrace of his fellow New Yorker Trump attacked the Gold Star father, and Hannity stood by him. (1/6) Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 11, 2020 Now that I'm fact-checking the book, the info is trickling out. [37], At the beginning of 2014, Hannity signed contracts to air on several Salem Communications stations including WDTK Detroit, WIND Chicago, WWRC (now WQOF) Washington, D.C., and KSKY Dallas.[38]. [74], During the 2016 presidential election, Hannity periodically promoted conspiracy theories regarding Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party. Sean Hannity has a net worth of $300 million. After more than 20 years of marriage, the couple announced their divorce in 2020. Sean Hannity chooses not to comment on his personal life.