Rachel Scott Biography
A native of Southern California, Rachel Scott, is an American journalist working as a Congressional Correspondent for ABC News.
Scott attended the University of Southern California, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in 2015.
Rachel Scott ABC News
Scott works as the Congressional Correspondent. She reports from Capitol Hill across all ABC News programs and platforms. This includes; “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” and “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”
As a Congressional Correspondent, Rachel has reported from Georgia on the historic Senate runoff elections between Sen. Jon Ossoff and former Sen. David Perdue; along with Sen. Raphael Warnock and former Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Rachel also provided coverage on the unprecedented insurrection on Capitol Hill in Washington in early January 2021.
She previously worked as a White House correspondent and D.C. correspondent. In that position, Rachel provided extensive on-the-ground coverage of the nationwide protests over police brutality and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on communities of color.
Scott provided weeks of live coverage and reporting on the racial protests that took place in Washington. She also covered one of its most controversial moments when former President Trump’s press event at St. John’s Church created a clash between police and peaceful protestors.
Rachel Scott Age
Scott is yet to share her date and year of birth. Her age is therefore unknown as of 2021.
Rachel Scott Height and Weight
Scott stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 60 kgs.
Rachel Scott Parents
Scott lives a very private life. She has managed to keep her family; parents, and siblings away from the limelight. As a result, there is no information available about her family.
Rachel Scott Husband
As earlier noted, Rachel lives a very private life. Just like family, she has kept her information about her marital status private. It is, therefore, not known whether she is married, dating, or single.
Rachel Scott Putin
On June 16, 2021, Rachel gained a lot of attention after she bluntly asked Russian president President Vladimir Putin, “What are you so afraid of?” This was in regards to the persecution of his critics and opponents.
Scott was part of the press pool traveling with President Joe Biden to Europe. While in Geneva, after the NATO meetings, Putin had a one on one with President Joe Biden. The two presidents later held separate press conferences and that is when Rachel asked her question.
“The list of your political opponents who are dead, imprisoned or jailed is long…and you have now prevented anyone who supports [Alexey Navalny] to run for office.
“So my question is, Mr. President: What are you so afraid of?”
Rachel Scott Salary and Net Worth
It is not yet known how much Rachel earns as the Congressional Correspondent for ABC News. Her net worth is under review as well.