Meet Sara Carter, the journalist hired by Donald Trump to be his ‘drug tsar’: from a Saudi Arabian childhood to being attacked by the Taliban … and supporting stricter US border controls

Apr 2 , 2025

Award-winning journalist and former Fox News contributor Sara Carter is the new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Photo: @scarterdc/Instagram

The ex-Fox News contributor is married to an army veteran blinded during the war in Afghanistan – she also has a background in investigative reporting and wants to ‘make America safe’

Two months after being sworn in as President of the United States, Donald Trump is continuing his streak of executive appointments. Last week, via his social media platform Truth Social, he announced that Sara Carter, 44, had been made director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, making her the “drug tsar” of America.

“Sara will lead the charge to protect our nation, and save our children from the scourge of drugs,” he announced. Sharing the news on her X account, Carter wrote, “It is truly an honor to serve President Donald J. Trump and be part of an administration committed to putting America first.”

Who is Sara Carter?

What’s her background?

Sara Carter grew up in Saudi Arabia. Photo: @scarterdc/Instagram

According to her website, Carter was raised in Saudi Arabia by an immigrant Cuban mother and an ex-Marine, war-veteran father. She studied journalism and communications at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, per her LinkedIn details and can speak Spanish.

She’s a journalist

Sara Carter is an award-winning journalist. Photo: @scarterdc/Instagram

Carter has had an extensive career in journalism, particularly investigative reporting. She’s a former Fox News contributor and hosts podcast The Sara Carter Show. Per her LinkedIn information, she has also worked with Circa News, The Washington Examiner, The Washington Times and other outlets, winning two National Headliner Awards.