Debra Saunders

Debra Saunders has built her reputation as an accomplished columnist, lending her voice to several notable publications. Saunders is the Washington columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and her column is syndicated by Creators Syndicate, reaching a broad audience across the United States. Her previous roles have included serving as an opinion-page columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and writing for The Wall Street Journal and The Weekly Standard. She has also authored a book, titled The World According to Gore.

Saunders served as the White House correspondent for the Las Vegas Review-Journal during former president Donald J. Trump's term and in the early weeks of President Joe Biden's administration. This role allowed her to gain unique insights into the workings of the White House, which she shared in her podcast, "Covering Trump: War Stories from the White House Press Corps."

Her diverse academic background, graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 1980 with a major in Greek and Latin, and her service as a fellow with the Discovery Institute's Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership have contributed to her broad understanding of various issues. Saunders has taken clear stances on topics such as the War on Drugs, same-sex marriage, and climate change, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex issues and engage with a wide range of subjects.