Scott Thuman Wikipedia
Scott Thuman is the Chief Political Correspondent for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, where he reports on the White House, Capitol Hill, and international issues like terrorism and military actions. He is also a main correspondent for the Sunday morning news show, Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson. Thuman has reported from many places around the world, including conflict zones on five continents. He was born in the Washington, D.C. area and grew up in South Florida, attending Martin County High School and graduating from Florida Southern College with a major in Communications and a minor in Spanish.
Age
Scott Thuman is 42 years old as of 2024, having been born on June 17, 1982.
Height
Thuman is 6 feet 1 inch tall, which is about 1.9 meters.
Education
Scott Thuman graduated from Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida, before attending Florida Southern College in Lakeland, where he earned a degree in Communications with a minor in Spanish. He also completed the F.B.I. Citizens’ Academy at the Washington Field Office.
Husband and Marriage
Thuman is married to Erin Blakely, and they tied the knot on January 20, 2024, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Erin, a Northern Virginia native, now lives with Scott in Great Falls, Virginia.

Family
Scott was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in South Florida. His father worked as an FBI agent, prompting the family’s move to Florida during Scott’s childhood. He tends to keep details about his family private, and there is little publicly known about his parents or any siblings.
Career
Thuman is a distinguished journalist recognized for his political reporting. Currently, he serves as the Chief Political Correspondent for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, covering key areas such as the White House, Capitol Hill, and international issues. He is also a primary correspondent for the national news program “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson,” with his assignments taking him to various global hotspots, including war zones.
Before this role, Thuman co-anchored “Good Morning Washington” and the ABC7 “News at Noon” at WJLA-ABC7 News in Washington, D.C. He gained notable attention during the 2012 presidential campaign for his interviews with President Obama, and his reporting has earned him several regional Emmy Awards.
In 2024, Thuman returned to ABC7 as the anchor for the evening newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m., while continuing his contributions to “Full Measure,” solidifying his status as a prominent figure in political journalism.
Net worth
Scott has an estimated net worth between $3 million, primarily generated from his extensive career in journalism and various investments.
Who did Scott Thuman replace?
Scott Thuman replaced Jonathan Elias as the evening anchor for ABC7/WJLA-TV. Thuman now anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts.