Former Trump official Camryn Kinsey collapses on-air during fox news interview
In a startling live television moment, Camryn Kinsey, a former Trump administration official and right-wing commentator, fainted during a segment on Fox News @ Night, prompting an immediate medical response and widespread concern online.
Kinsey, who currently heads her own media consultancy firm, Titan Media Strategies, was appearing on a panel led by host Jonathan Hunt to discuss President Joe Biden’s recent media engagements. During the discussion, which was being broadcast from Fox News’ Los Angeles bureau, Kinsey began to stumble over her words before visibly losing consciousness.
“So this is about incompetence, it’s not about ideology or uh, it’s not about uh—” she said before her eyes rolled back and she slumped out of her chair. The shocking moment was captured on camera and has since been widely circulated on social media.
Jonathan Hunt, visibly startled, momentarily appeared to move from his seat to assist her before regaining composure and attempting to continue the segment. “Oh! Oh my goodness,” Hunt exclaimed. “So we’re just gonna get some help for Camryn…um.. lemme come back to Lydia while we get some help for Camryn here… Um, so.. uh, Lydia.. the…ah President… We’re gonna actually, we’re gonna go to a break right here. We’ll be right back.”
Upon returning from the break, Hunt informed viewers that Kinsey had regained consciousness and was receiving care from emergency responders. “Camryn is awake and being treated by paramedics,” he said, offering reassurance to concerned viewers.
Fox News issued a statement to The Independent, confirming the incident and her condition: “After Fox News @ Night guest Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live on-air appearance last night in our Los Angeles bureau, paramedics were called and she was treated and cleared. We are happy to hear she is now feeling much better and wish her a speedy recovery.”
There were no prior signs of health issues before the broadcast. In the hours leading up to the programme, Kinsey had remained active on social media, commenting on religious matters and resharing a TruthSocial post from former President Donald Trump regarding the Pope. Just days earlier, she had posted videos of herself firing an assault rifle in the desert, extolling her support for the Second Amendment.
Kinsey rose to prominence during Donald Trump’s presidency, initially working as a correspondent for the far-right network One America News (OAN). She later joined the administration as Director of External Relations. Her transition into political commentary and media strategy has kept her in the spotlight among conservative circles, especially on platforms that cater to Trump supporters.
The incident has prompted speculation online about what may have caused her sudden collapse, though no official cause has yet been disclosed. Many users across X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms have expressed relief over the news that she is recovering, while others have raised questions about the pressures faced by political commentators in high-stress media environments.
As of now, Kinsey has not released a personal statement regarding the incident. Her firm, Titan Media Strategies, also has not commented publicly. However, sources close to the matter suggest she may take a short break from public appearances to recuperate.
Live on-air medical emergencies are rare but not unprecedented in the high-pressure world of television news. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the human element behind the camera, where even seasoned media figures can face unexpected health challenges.