Juan Williams

Juan Williams currently serves as a senior political analyst for Fox News Channel (FNC), appearing across its daytime and primetime programming, including "Special Report with Bret Baier" and "FOX News Sunday." He joined the network as a contributor in 1997.

Throughout his tenure at FNC, Williams has provided analysis of significant political events. His recent work included coverage during FNC's Midterm Elections, and he played a pivotal role in FNC’s Democracy 2020 election coverage, which was the most-watched election night in cable news history with 14.1 million total viewers. Williams also provided insightful commentary during the 2020 presidential and vice-presidential debates, as well as the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Previously, he served as a co-host on FNC’s "The Five," engaging in discussions and debates on current news stories and issues.

Before his time at Fox News, Williams had a distinguished career in print and radio journalism. He spent 23 years at The Washington Post, covering every major political campaign from 1980 to 2000 as a national correspondent and political columnist. Williams also served over ten years with NPR, where he hosted "Talk of the Nation" and significantly enhanced the show's ratings. Additionally, he has interviewed numerous influential figures and former U.S. Presidents, providing him with unique insights into the U.S. political climate.

Williams is not only recognized for his analytical skills but also as an accomplished author. He has written several New York Times bestsellers, including "Eyes on the Prize," "Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary," and "What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?: Trump’s War on Civil Rights." His book "Eyes on the Prize" is considered a definitive history of the civil rights era and is essential reading in schools. Williams has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Emmy Award for television documentary writing and the Best Washington Weekly column award from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Washington chapter for his work with The Hill.

Williams earned his bachelor's degree from Haverford College. His career in media spans several decades across multiple platforms, including television, radio, and print, making him one of the most seasoned and knowledgeable commentators in the industry.