Trump Claims Sean Hannity Earns Over $100 Million on Air

President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday morning that Fox News anchor Sean Hannity earns over $100 million in income. The statement came during a live segment of Fox and Friends, where Trump addressed co-host Ainsley Earhardt directly. Hannity, who is Earhardt's new husband, was off-camera during the exchange.

Trump interrupted the standard banter to praise his interview with Hannity from the previous night. He described Hannity as the highest-paid man in the world of entertainment. The president admitted he did not want to reveal the specific amount but insisted the figure was massive. He characterized Hannity as a professional talker while delivering the news.

The comment occurred on Election Day. The Daily Beast's Leigh Kimmins noted the unusual nature of the disclosure. Earhardt and Hannity recently married, solidifying their position as a prominent political couple. Trump's remark suggested he shared detailed financial information with the anchor during their frequent conversations.

Following the salary reveal, Trump shared an anecdote about how he ends calls with Hannity. He said he pretends to have a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to get the anchor to hang up. The president also described the morning show hosts as a great threesome, a comment that drew mixed reactions from the panel.

Trump did not provide further details on how the $100 million figure was calculated. The amount includes earnings from both television and radio appearances. In 2025, Forbes estimated Hannity's salary to be in the tens of millions of dollars, a sum significantly lower than the president's on-air claim.

The incident highlighted the informal dynamic between the president and the Fox News morning team. Trump continued his role as a frequent guest on the show. He used the platform to share personal updates about his relationships with network personalities.