Sara Carter (journalist)
Sara A. Carter Bailey is an American journalist and politician. She is the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy since January 2026. She is also a former Fox News contributor.
Career
Carter is an investigative journalist. She is a former contributor to Fox News, having hosted The Sara Carter Show, a podcast owned by Fox. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has worked for Circa News, the Washington Examiner, and The Washington Times, among other publications. Also according to her LinkedIn, she is a two-time recipient of the National Headliner Award.On March 28, 2025, Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that Carter would be the next director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. She had held no public office prior to the appointment, nor does she hold work experience in drug policy, health, or law enforcement. During her confirmation hearing, she was questioned by Democrat Congress members about her qualifications. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 6, 2026 in a 52–48 vote.
Personal life
Born on 31 May 1980 in La Verne, California, Carter was raised in Saudi Arabia. Her mother is a Cuban immigrant and her father is an veteran in the United States Marine Corps. She studied journalism and communications at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.Carter is fluent in Spanish, according to her LinkedIn profile. She is married to Marty Bailey, a former member of the United States Army Special Forces, who was blinded in the War in Afghanistan; they reportedly have six children together. As of 2025, she resides in Texas.