Overview
- Burns has led Politico’s White House bureau since January 2025, elevating her profile in national political reporting.
- In a newly published interview, President Trump criticized European migration policy and urged a change in direction.
- Trump also told Burns he would finance IVF treatments for all Americans, a pledge that drew wide attention.
- Before joining Politico, Burns was a prominent NBC News correspondent who landed Ron DeSantis’ first TV interview after his 2024 launch and was on site during the July 2024 attempt on Trump’s life.
- Politico editor John Harris touted her hiring as a major coup in announcing her move.