Alice Stewart, a Republican strategist and political commentator on CNN, passed away at the age of 58. Her death was announced by CNN, with the police finding her body outdoors in Northern Virginia, believing she had a medical emergency. CNN described her as a political veteran and Emmy Award-winning journalist known for her political savvy and kindness. Stewart had worked on various Republican presidential campaigns, including as communications director for Mike Huckabee’s 2008 campaign, and served in similar roles for other candidates like Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, and Ted Cruz. She had also worked for the Republican Party and conservative organizations, as well as serving as the deputy secretary of state in Arkansas.
At CNN, Stewart saw herself as a faithful promoter of conservatism, even as the Republican Party underwent changes under former President Donald Trump. She viewed herself as a conservative voice and independent thinker, expressing her views on the various political issues facing the country. In a 2020 interview with Harvard Political Review, she discussed her perspective on Trump and his actions. She also wrote an opinion piece on CNN urging Republican voters to reconsider their support for Trump’s 2024 election bid, citing the criminal charges he faced and questioning his commitment to public service.
Before her career in politics, Stewart worked as a news anchor and reporter at an NBC television affiliate in Little Rock, Ark., covering politics, courts, and breaking news for seven years. She then transitioned into politics, working as press secretary for Mike Huckabee in 2005. She later joined CNN as a conservative commentator during the 2016 presidential race. Stewart studied broadcast news and political science at the University of Georgia and was a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics in 2020.
Alice Stewart was born in Atlanta on March 11, 1966, and had a successful career in both journalism and politics. She was respected for her political insight, professionalism, and kindness, leaving a lasting impact on those she worked with and the viewers who watched her on CNN. Stewart’s last appearance on CNN was on “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” on Friday before her untimely passing. Survivors of Alice Stewart were not immediately available, but her legacy as a respected political commentator and strategist will be remembered in the political and media spheres.
