Alice Stewart, a prominent Republican strategist and political commentator on CNN, has tragically passed away at the age of 58. The news of her death was confirmed by CNN, who stated that her body was found outdoors in Northern Virginia early Saturday morning. While authorities suspect a medical emergency, the exact cause of her death has not been disclosed.
Mark Thompson, CNN’s chief executive, praised Stewart as a seasoned political veteran and Emmy Award-winning journalist who brought a unique perspective to the network’s coverage. Stewart had been a conservative commentator on CNN since the 2016 presidential race, having previously worked on multiple Republican presidential campaigns.
Throughout her career, Stewart held various key roles, including serving as the communications director for Mike Huckabee’s 2008 presidential campaign and working for other Republican candidates such as Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, and Ted Cruz. She also served as the deputy secretary of state in Arkansas and was a fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics in 2020.
Known for her unwavering conservative beliefs, Stewart navigated the changing landscape of the Republican Party under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership. In a 2020 interview, she described herself as a conservative voice and independent thinker at CNN.
Stewart’s sudden death has left a void in the political commentary world, with her last appearance on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” just the day before. Details about her survivors have not been released at this time. The loss of Alice Stewart has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the political community she served and influenced throughout her career.
