Well, if you were watching late-night Fox News on Thursday expecting a standard political segment, what you got instead was something straight out of a newsroom nightmare. Camryn Kinsey, former Trump administration staffer turned media pundit, collapsed live on air—and the moment shocked viewers, rattled the host, and immediately became the subject of debate far beyond cable news circles.
Kinsey was mid-sentence, trying to explain ideological differences between President Biden and former President Trump. But suddenly, her delivery faltered. She slurred slightly—”Ideology is where… It’s not about uh…”—and then her eyes rolled back. Within seconds, she tipped sideways out of frame. A crew member sprinted in, while host Jonathan Hunt froze for a moment, visibly stunned.
“Uh, oh! Oh my goodness,” he said, half-rising from his seat, then trying to recover the segment with the kind of composure that’s hard to muster in a live TV emergency. “We’re just gonna get some help for Camryn…” he stammered, eventually cutting to commercial.
Some viewers were quick to express genuine concern—rightfully so. Fainting on live television isn’t something anyone wants to see, regardless of political alignment. Fox News later confirmed that Kinsey had been treated by paramedics and was “feeling much better.” But the broadcast moment itself became instant social media fodder, especially for one big reason: Jonathan Hunt’s reaction—or, as some critics claimed, “lack” thereof.
🚨 Fox News guest Camryn Kinsey faints live on air. pic.twitter.com/T5AquOuBUo
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 9, 2025
A number of users questioned why Hunt didn’t immediately run to Kinsey’s side. “Wtf is wrong with Hunt???” wrote Gateway Pundit contributor Jeff Rainforth. Others accused him of prioritizing the segment over safety. But defenders were quick to point out that Hunt “did” look visibly alarmed, and made sure to get help before cutting the broadcast.
In the hours after, Kinsey’s supporters praised her strength and resilience, while others, even critics of her politics, expressed hope for her recovery. The incident also highlighted how live television—especially politically charged live television—can spiral into controversy at lightning speed.
At just 20 years old, she landed a position in Trump’s administration as an external relations director, trading in her previous gig at a gym for a seat inside the White House. She’s since served as a White House correspondent for OANN and now leads Titan Media Strategies. She’s a frequent conservative voice and unapologetic about her rise in what she calls “Trump’s America.”
Anyone else think its kinda fucked up he didn’t immediately help her? Hope you alright Camryn Kinsey https://t.co/A8NCxxL3Kz
— Meet Mr Bullet (@MeetMrBullet) May 9, 2025
This incident was more than just a health scare—it turned into a mirror for everything modern media has become: fast, chaotic, and always two clicks away from becoming a viral moment. Here’s to hoping Kinsey’s back on her feet soon—and maybe next time, Fox’s studio staff will have an emergency plan that doesn’t rely on a commercial break to patch things up.
