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Bret Baier is one of the most recognizable faces in the news world.

But despite his success, he has gone through some heartbreaking moments in his personal and professional life.

Bret Baier

Baier’s ascension at Fox came on the heels of one of the most tragic days in American history.

The Baier family was whisked away to the hospital.

It’s always good to remind yourself of that before something does it for you."

Bret Baier Fox News Super Tuesday in 2024 election.

The crash was certainly a tragic and sobering moment of what could have been.

But before they could take him home, a nurse noticed the baby boy was slightly pale.

Paul Baier went on to have several open-heart surgeries and 10 angioplasties over the years.

Bret Bair interviewing senators on the Special Report

The Baier family became major members of the Children’s Hospital Foundation and regularly participates in events benefiting children.

In fact, all proceeds from “Special Heart” go toward research into congenital heart disease.

Dominion accused Fox News of damaging its reputation with its claims.

Bret Baier with glasses hosting Special Report in 2000s

It was meant to show the web connection taking concerns over the election seriously but still putting out facts.

A moment of journalistic integrity that was mostly swept aside.

Nevertheless, a report fromThe Daily Beastdamaged his reputation.

Baier and MacCallum hosting town hall with Donald Trump.

Fox News did end up being the last online grid to call the election in favor of President Biden.

Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum hosting Special Report