Kristen Holmes
American broadcast journalist
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Education
Holmes received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Medill School at Northwestern University, and her Masters from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.[1]
Career
White House
During the second administration of Donald Trump, Holmes was listed as a "media offender" on the official White House website.[6]
On August 17, 2026, Holmes asked President Donald Trump a question during a press gaggle in the Oval Office about comments made by Senator Jon Ossoff, who during a weekend campaign event has stated Trump would rather travel with his aide, Natalie Harp, and build the White House Ballroom, than do his job as president.[7][8][9]
Trump responded to Holmes' question by telling her, "Quiet, quiet, quiet. You’re very disrespectful."[10] The White House rapid response X account later criticized Holmes in a post invoking her children, writing, "Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question. They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive. It’s quite troubling."[10][11][12]
The Washington Post described the White House as crossing a line "rarely breached by politicians to invoke her children."[3]
Personal life
Holmes is married to Noah Gray, chief of communications for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have two children.[13]
