Former Trump administration official Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live Fox News broadcast on Thursday, May 8, 2025, causing a brief on-air interruption and widespread concern.
During an interview about President Joe Biden’s media appearances, the incident quickly went viral on social media, highlighting Kinsey’s sudden collapse and the swift response from host Jonathan Hunt.
Kinsey, a conservative media commentator, was discussing Biden’s public appearances when she began stumbling over her words: “So this is about incompetence, it’s not about ideology or uh, it’s not about uh ” before her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed out of frame.
🔥🚨BREAKING: Political commentator Camryn Kinsey just fainted live on Fox News, I am praying that she is ok. pic.twitter.com/fDeV3rwxGt
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) May 9, 2025A startled Hunt reacted with, “Oh! Oh my goodness,” and paused the segment, stating, “We’re just gonna get some help for Camryn… we’re gonna go to a break right here.” After the commercial break, Hunt confirmed Kinsey was conscious and receiving care from emergency responders.
Kinsey fainted mid-sentence during a live Fox News segment, prompting an immediate break for medical assistance.
Clips of the collapse spread rapidly across platforms like X, amassing thousands of views. There was no prior indication of illness, making the moment particularly shocking. Earlier that day, Kinsey had posted about the new pope and shared a message from former President Donald Trump on X, showing no signs of distress. Her recent activity also included a video of her firing an assault rifle in the desert, advocating for Second Amendment rights.
🚨 Fox News guest Camryn Kinsey faints live on air. pic.twitter.com/T5AquOuBUo
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 9, 2025According to her LinkedIn, Kinsey, now head of Titan Media Strategies, previously served as a correspondent for One America News and as director of external relations in the Trump administration. Her media presence and conservative commentary have made her a recognisable figure, amplifying the incident’s visibility.
