Rachel Scott | |
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California ( B.A.) |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Employer | ABC News |
| Partner | Elliot Smith [1] |
| Awards | News and Documentary Emmy Award for "Outstanding Emerging Journalist" [2] |
Rachel Scott is an American journalist, currently serving as the senior congressional correspondent for ABC News. [3] [4]
Scott was raised in California. She applied as an undergraduate for University of Southern California (USC) but her admission was turned down. She stated, "Though I couldn't see it at the time, that rejection letter was actually pushing me closer to new opportunities, to a dream I had not yet realized." [5] She later transferred into USC, and in 2015, graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. [5]
In 2016, Scott was hired as a production associate for ABC News Live. While serving as a producer for GMA Digital, she also became an on-air correspondent for the ABC news affiliate WTNH in New Haven, where she reported the weekend news. [3] [4] On July 20, 2020, she was promoted as ABC News' senior congressional correspondent. [3] In June 2021, she received media attention for asking Russian President Vladimir Putin, "What are you so afraid of?" [6]
On July 31, 2024, Donald Trump arrived at an interview panel before the National Association of Black Journalists, where he was interviewed by Scott, Harris Faulkner of Fox News, and Semafor's Kadia Goba. Scott began her interview by repeating Trump's past statements about Black and other women of color leaders, his support of January 6 rioters, and his criticism towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. [7] Trump replied Scott's line of questioning was "a very rude introduction," and claimed that Scott arrived 35 minutes late to the interview. [8] The interview received significant media attention, regarding Trump's remarks towards Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris. Trump responded, "I didn't know [Harris] was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don't know, is she Indian or is she Black?" [9]
At the 43rd News and Documentary Emmy Awards, in 2022, Scott was awarded as the "Outstanding Emerging Journalist". [2]
In January 2024, Scott announced her marital engagement to Elliot Smith. [1]
- ^ a b Clack, Erin (January 8, 2024). "'Good Morning America's Rachel Scott Is Engaged: 'Can't Stop Smiling'". People. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Schneider, Michael (September 29, 2022). "ABC, Vice Lead 2022 News Emmy Award Winners". Variety. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Ted (July 20, 2020). "Rachel Scott Promoted To ABC News White House, D.C. Correspondent". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 20, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Mwachiro, Mark (January 17, 2023). "ABC News Promotes Rachel Scott to Senior Congressional Correspondent". Adweek. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Lewis, Wayne (May 12, 2022). "Rachel Scott charges USC Annenberg grads to look beyond obstacles and find opportunity". USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. Archived from the original on May 15, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Neumann, Sean (June 16, 2021). "ABC News Reporter Goes Viral for Asking Putin About His Silenced Critics: 'What Are You So Afraid Of?'". People. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Bauder, David (July 31, 2024). "Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Samuels, Brett (July 31, 2024). "Trump attacks ABC News reporter during tense NABJ interview". The Hill. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Matt; Price, Michelle L. (July 31, 2024). "Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
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Rachel Scott | |
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| Alma mater | University of Southern California ( B.A.) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Employer | ABC News |
| Partner | Elliot Smith [1] |
| Awards | News and Documentary Emmy Award for "Outstanding Emerging Journalist" [2] |
Rachel Scott is an American journalist, currently serving as the senior congressional correspondent for ABC News. [3] [4]
Scott was raised in California. She applied as an undergraduate for University of Southern California (USC) but her admission was turned down. She stated, "Though I couldn't see it at the time, that rejection letter was actually pushing me closer to new opportunities, to a dream I had not yet realized." [5] She later transferred into USC, and in 2015, graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. [5]
In 2016, Scott was hired as a production associate for ABC News Live. While serving as a producer for GMA Digital, she also became an on-air correspondent for the ABC news affiliate WTNH in New Haven, where she reported the weekend news. [3] [4] On July 20, 2020, she was promoted as ABC News' senior congressional correspondent. [3] In June 2021, she received media attention for asking Russian President Vladimir Putin, "What are you so afraid of?" [6]
On July 31, 2024, Donald Trump arrived at an interview panel before the National Association of Black Journalists, where he was interviewed by Scott, Harris Faulkner of Fox News, and Semafor's Kadia Goba. Scott began her interview by repeating Trump's past statements about Black and other women of color leaders, his support of January 6 rioters, and his criticism towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. [7] Trump replied Scott's line of questioning was "a very rude introduction," and claimed that Scott arrived 35 minutes late to the interview. [8] The interview received significant media attention, regarding Trump's remarks towards Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris. Trump responded, "I didn't know [Harris] was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don't know, is she Indian or is she Black?" [9]
At the 43rd News and Documentary Emmy Awards, in 2022, Scott was awarded as the "Outstanding Emerging Journalist". [2]
In January 2024, Scott announced her marital engagement to Elliot Smith. [1]
- ^ a b Clack, Erin (January 8, 2024). "'Good Morning America's Rachel Scott Is Engaged: 'Can't Stop Smiling'". People. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Schneider, Michael (September 29, 2022). "ABC, Vice Lead 2022 News Emmy Award Winners". Variety. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Ted (July 20, 2020). "Rachel Scott Promoted To ABC News White House, D.C. Correspondent". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 20, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Mwachiro, Mark (January 17, 2023). "ABC News Promotes Rachel Scott to Senior Congressional Correspondent". Adweek. Archived from the original on February 25, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Lewis, Wayne (May 12, 2022). "Rachel Scott charges USC Annenberg grads to look beyond obstacles and find opportunity". USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. Archived from the original on May 15, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Neumann, Sean (June 16, 2021). "ABC News Reporter Goes Viral for Asking Putin About His Silenced Critics: 'What Are You So Afraid Of?'". People. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Bauder, David (July 31, 2024). "Trump's appearance before Black journalists leads to memorable confrontation with ABC's Rachel Scott". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Samuels, Brett (July 31, 2024). "Trump attacks ABC News reporter during tense NABJ interview". The Hill. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Matt; Price, Michelle L. (July 31, 2024). "Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
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