Jiang was two years old when his parents, Liya Wei and Huade John Jiang, emigrated to the United States. We always welcome your valuable feedback to improve Wiki Celebs Site. She maintains her weight around 60 kilograms (132.27 lbs). If we talk about her education, then she has completed her post-graduation. She is an active member of the Asian American Journalists Association. Great job on questioning the President, keep it up. Posted at 9:17 am on April 20, 2020 by Sam J. Whats the deal with CBS sending raging harpies to Trumps pressers? She discovered her passion for broadcasting at the age of 13 as a student reporter and anchor for Channel One News in Los Angeles. I am an Engineer and scientist. She is interested in journalism and news reporting from childhood. I live in Nanjing, China. Weijia Jiang wants an answer to her question to Donald Trump. [10] She earned a Master's in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University, graduating in 2006. Weijia stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches(Approx. You know why? She attended a local private school in the US for her schooling. You are pride of Chinese immigrants just like me, who came from China when I was 20 years old in 1987.We educated our son to carry out Chinese cultures and we are proud that he is a naval officer serving in the US Navy after he received his bachelor degree. We will keep digging and update this section once we discover more on the White House Correspondents surgery queries. Prior to joining WCBS-TV, she worked at WJZ-TV in Baltimore (2008-2012) and WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Maryland (2006-2008). [1] She is based in Washington, D.C. and has served as the Senior White House Correspondent for CBS News since July 2018. Follow. After working for 3 years, she left the job in June 2015. Maybe its because the notion that I couldnt touch a scar struck me as odd, as if the person I was sleeping next to each night was a carrier of a fatal illness and that his left shoulder must be avoided at all costs. Jiang and Lowe met while co-hosting a weekly campus television show in college. However, why did she not mention ALL the protests and looters, I do not see all of them wearing masks or 5 feet apart! Jiang attended The College of William and Mary where she graduated with a bachelors degree in philosophy and a minor in Chemistry in 2005. Send me an e-mail. Just saw you doing Washington Week and thought you were better than Costa. Jason Overstreet (@JasonOverstreet) April 20, 2020. Weijia Jiang took her opportunity to ask Trump a question during Sundays presser to basically pick a fight with the president. Jiang worked as a reporter for WBOC-TV in Salisbury, Maryland, after graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism. She has covered major stories for the Network including the President's impeachments, the 2020 Presidential campaign and election, and the confirmations of Judges Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Twitter: @BiographyScoop Hello Wang, her surname is not the same as yours. Weijia Jiang was born in Xiamen, China, and immigrated with her parents to the U.S. when she was 2 years old. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang confronted White House correspondent Kayleigh McEnany at today's press briefing about the president's use of the term "kung flu." Trump used . The Redditor, who received the BCG vaccine in their South Korean elementary school back in the 70s, was inoculated with what they called the fire shot. WCBS-TV where she served as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor since 2012. President Trump asks @CBSNews reporter how many cases and deaths there were in the U.S. when he restricted travel with China. She later proceeded to Syracuse University where she received a masters degree in broadcast journalism in 2006. When you ask them that question, you may get a very unusual answer.. So let's talk about what the answer actually is", "CBS White House reporter Weijia Jiang is writing a memoir", "CBS News Correspondent Weijia Jiang Reflects On Growing Up In West Virginia, Being An 'Other', "PBS Washington Week Profiles: Weijia Jiang", "2008 Regional Edward R. 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CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked Trump why he waited so long to warn people the virus was spreading like wildfire in February instead, Kellyanne Conway confronted over WH official allegedly using term 'Kung Flu': 'Tell us who it was'. Like any given weekend, we were spending it in bed, with him playing PS3 and me playing DS. *Name has been changed to protect privacy. She only made an accusation. After quitting the job from WJZ-TV, Weijia Jiang joined the WCBS | CBS New York at the same post as a general assignment reporter. You do a great job reporting on your story. Was it also smallpox? The prongs werent there to intimidate (although it certainly does appear that way); instead, they heldone dose of reconstituted, freeze-dried smallpox vaccine between them in the form of a droplet. For one thing, Taiwan and the Philippines were not the only countries to administer the vaccination; many people from other countries, like South Korea, Mexico, and even the U.S., shared their stories about their mysterious scar. "Cant wait to teach her when a man orders you to 'sit down' because he doesnt like what youre saying, do anything but.". Nin daibiao xinwende gongzuo hen you yisi! She is always active on social media and shares her memorable moments with her fans. You know why? And, since a previous boyfriend from the Philippines also bore the mark, how many countries did this? The most recent one is alleged to have happened in 2013, when Cassandra Searles claimed that Trump "continually grabbed [her] ass" when she was a contestant at the Miss USA pageant, as Yahoo News reported. Weijia Jiang, a White House correspondent for CBS News, was told by President Donald Trump to "Ask China," when questioning him during his briefing on May 11. ?? Weijia Jiang is CBS News' senior White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Jiang's reporting is featured across all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," "CBS Mornings" and theCBS News Streaming Network, CBS News' premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service. For Advertisement, PR, Sponsorships, or any Query, you can contact us through this Email:-[emailprotected], Wedding, Spouse Travis Luther Lowe & Children, Some Lesser Known Facts About Weijia Jiang, Amit Rahav (Actor) Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Family & Wiki, Sonali Thakker Desai Wiki, Husband, Biography, Height, Net Worth, Family, Kids Age & More, Seema Sisodia Wiki, Biography, Children, Family, Age, Net Worth & Facts About Manish Sisodias Wife, Who is Irina Dreyt? She met her hubby for the first time at The College of William and Mary. From her career, Weijia Jiang earned the net worth of $1.2 million USD (approx.) After that, the president asked the same question to Weijia, that you know the number of cases in the US of that month?. The first alleged incident took place in the 1980s, when a woman named Jessica Leeds alleged that Trump groped her while sitting next to her on a plane, as she told the New York Times. The three week journey would be filled with keeping the site dry, bandaged, and covered, with the scab being thrown away in a plastic bag to prevent contamination to those not vaccinated. Currently, she is working as a news reporter for the CBS News, She handles the news coverage of the White House Correspondent. (@SpringSteps) April 19, 2020. All factors should be mentioned, this virus does not care about politics! Its not clear if she has any siblings. [2] Weijia Jiang sounds completely Asian, doesnt it? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When Jiang clarified that he had barred Chinese nationals but not Americans, Trump responded by saying, Nice and easy, nice and easy, just relax., Moments later, when Jiang asked him to acknowledge that didnt think it would spread, he told her Keep your voice down, please.. His words drew criticism from fellow journalists and those on social media alike: In honor of Weijia Jiang and the sexist words just relax, Id like to join every righteous woman on earth at this moment in rhetorically slapping the absolute living shit out of Donald Trump. The 36-year-old Jiang has been. I decided do my own research to find out. She is 38 years old as of 2021. Her retired parents are known to have owned and operated Chinatown Restaurant in Buckhannon, West Virginia. When pressed by PBS Yamiche Alcindor, Conway responded with a statement about the heritage of her husband, George Conway. Of your parents generation in fact. Currently, she is working as a news reporter for the CBS News, She handles the news coverage of the White House Correspondent. I found plenty of forums and online communities where people would come together and celebrate their scars. I recently discovered you reporting on my local CBS station (Minneapolis, MN). Speaking to a press gaggle, Kellyanne Conway was asked about a White House allegedly using the phrase 'Kung Flu' in reference to the Coronavirus, and while condemning the term asked for the name of the person who said it. Thank you for coming back at him even though he did not have the guts to respond as an adult would. Going back to Jiang, this is far from the first time that Trump has had a testy exchange with a reporter in the White House press corps. Hi, Weijia. Jiang went from CBS in Baltimore and the New York local station to work for the national CBS station. What are you doing? Wei* asked, amused. Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info. Jiang is working on a memoir titled Other, which will be published by Simon & Schusters One Signal Publishers in Spring 2022. Im just wondering; why do all the other Correspondents, on yours as well as the other news services always mispronounce your name? Being a Senior White House correspondent, Jiang receives an average annual salary of about $100,000. It is Jiang, not Wang. Many people might not know this, but despite our large and loyal following which we are immensely grateful for, NextShark is still a small bootstrapped startup that runs on no outside funding or loans. Weijia and Travis are blessed with one child named Frances Mei Jiang Lowe who was born on December 24, 2018. The question to you from @POTUS was how many cases were identified in the U.S. at the time period you asked? She worked on the student-run television station WMTV, and credits the university for developing her curiosity. After Jiang's daughter is born, at least her mother will have a very interesting story to tell about how the pregnancy went. Every time I see Trump on TV, I hear a big noise. [8] At age 13, Jiang became interested in journalism after encouragement from her eighth-grade teacher, Dianne Williams. After that, they started dating each other. via Wikimedia Commons / Isaac Wong () (CC BY-SA 3.0) Digging a bit further, I stumbled upon a Reddit thread which mirrored my Filipino ex-boyfriend's story. She wants to do the Gotcha Questions that dont mean diddly asked of someone other than Trump. Best wishes for continuing success! Jiang hosted the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Gala Dinner in 2014, which included letters of support from President Barack Obama, Andrew Cuomo, and Bill de Blasio. She worked there for 2 years from 2006 to 2008. Lets learn a little more about this dynamic White House Reporter. In March of 2017, Jiang alleged that a White House staffer referred to the virus as Kung flu, prompting a backlash from the Asian American Journalists Association. During her coverage of the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the answers to her questions during press briefings often made news. Youd think theyd have learned their lesson when they sent Paula Reid in and she became the story for days but nope. Copyright Twitchy.com/Salem Media. It is great to see you questioning Trump so strongly. A preliminary Google search yielded some immediate, yet convoluted, answers. Perhaps you should do a thoroughly researched piece on the US industrial capacity for producing these tests & how a test for a new virus gets developed and produced. Smallpox, maybe? This morning a White House official referred to #Coronavirus as the Kung-Flu to my face. pic.twitter.com/OLSGTBu8NH. 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