{"id":2466902,"date":"2026-06-19T13:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2466902"},"modified":"2026-06-19T13:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:03:19","slug":"tv-reporters-write-fathers-day-love-letters-to-their-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/tv-reporters-write-fathers-day-love-letters-to-their-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Reporters Write Father’s Day Love Letters to Their Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This weekend, the top story is focused entirely on dads.<\/p>\n

Day after day, millions of Americans turn on the TV to get the latest news from a variety of trusted anchors and seasoned journalists.<\/p>\n

When the cameras stop rolling, however, those same reporters turn off their mics, put away the scripts and focus on the most important job in their life \u2014 being the best father they can possibly be to their kids.<\/p>\n

In honor of Father\u2019s Day<\/a> weekend, Us Weekly<\/i> wanted to celebrate the dads who not only deliver the news day after day from around the world \u2014 no matter the time of day or how painful the subject matter \u2014but also serve as hands-on parents to their children, shaping the next generation of news-makers and delivers (potentially) in between breaking news announcements and war-time reporting.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to see the heartfelt words journalists from Fox News, NewsNation, celebrity.land, CNBC, CBS News, NBC News and your favorite networks wrote to their children of all ages:<\/p>\n

\u2018CBS Mornings\u2019 Cohost Nate Burleson\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Nate Burleson<\/span> Courtesy of CBS News<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Nathaniel II, Nehemiah and Mia Pearl,
The best way I can explain my love for you is this: you are my heart personified.
Like I\u2019ve always told you, I have already won. Being your father is the victory. Everything else I get to experience in this lifetime is just a bonus. I went from carrying pride in what I accomplished as a professional athlete to being proud of who you three are becoming. Sending you into the world with humility, love and purpose fills my heart in a way no trophy, title or achievement ever could.
That is the greatest gift I receive, not just on Father\u2019s Day but every day: knowing that I get to call you my children.
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

celebrity.land Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor Phil Mattingly\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Phil Mattingly<\/span> Courtesy of Phil Mattingly\/Instagam<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear TJ, Carter, Brooke and Paige,<\/p>\n

Every night when you go to bed, I tell you each the same thing: I\u2019m proud of you. I\u2019m proud of you in the classroom and on the baseball and lacrosse fields. I\u2019m proud of you on stage at your dance recitals and when I look up at the dozens of your drawings hanging in my office. But more than anything on this Father\u2019s Day, I\u2019m so proud of how you\u2019ve all grown to reflect four simple words from the poster hanging on your bedroom wall. \u201cWork hard. Be kind.\u201d I\u2019m so lucky to be your dad. Love you.<\/p>\n

FOX News Channel\u2019s Senior White House Correspondent and \u2018The Sunday Briefing\u2019 Rotating Anchor Peter Doocy<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Peter Doocy<\/span> Starfish Studios<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Bridget and George,
You two are the funniest and sweetest kids in the world \u2013 and I am so lucky to be your dad.
The more Bridget talks and the more George crawls\u2026 the more we hear giggles echoing off the walls of our house, and there\u2019s no sound I love more.
Seeing how excited George gets when he hears Bridget\u2019s feet running as fast as a 3-year-old can, and watching how excited Bridget gets when George tries to hold her hand \u2013 make me never want to look away from you kids.
I can\u2019t wait to see the amazing things you\u2019ll do with your lives, and I\u2019ll be there with you every step of the way.
You\u2019ll be a great big sister and a great big brother when the new baby arrives in October!
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

\u2018CBS Evening News\u2019 Host Tony Dokoupil\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Tony Dokoupil<\/span> Michael Tessier\/CBS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hey kiddos \u2013
I\u2019m writing this letter to you on Father\u2019s Day, which is a little unusual, since I\u2019m supposed to be the one getting cards and letters today. But the truth is, I\u2019m your biggest fan and, honestly, every day is really sorta Kid Day, right?
Well, I\u2019ll tell you why.
Being your Dad has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I get to see the world through new eyes again and experience it alongside you, and that\u2019s a kind of magic you can\u2019t get anywhere else. When you\u2019re in the house, it\u2019s like a warm fire. When we\u2019re apart I miss you. Because I work in news, and I have for all your lives, I hope you already know that we\u2019ve been lucky, and that this time is precious.
I\u2019ll end by letting you in on a little secret: a lot of the advice I give to you is really advice to me. Be good. Have fun. Learn lots. Laugh. And your mother is always right. If we can all stick to these guidelines, you\u2019re doing OK and so am I.
Happy Father\u2019s Day.
Love, Your Dad<\/p>\n

\u2018celebrity.land News Central\u2019 Coanchor John Berman\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Dear Joe and Tedy,
There is a good chance you might not know it\u2019s Father\u2019s Day. If it helps, it\u2019s close to Mom\u2019s birthday, but you probably won\u2019t remember that either. That\u2019s ok (mostly); you remember the important stuff, like being kind, adventurous, and fun. I am in awe of how you dive (sometimes literally) into life and learning. You are already the best of the Ber-men.
Love you, Berman<\/p>\n

CNBC\u2019s \u2018Fast Money Halftime Report\u2019 and \u2018Closing Bell\u2019 Host <\/i>Scott Wapner<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Scott Wapner<\/span> Craig Blankenhorn\/CNBC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Dylan and Cameron,
On this Father\u2019s Day, I am reminded what a gift it is to be your Dad. The joy of watching you grow into wonderful young men is a blessing, and one I think about often.\u00a0 I am inspired by your character, your compassion and empathy for others and your determination to be the best you can be. I can\u2019t wait to see what you boys do in the years to come.
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

celebrity.land Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Brian Stelter<\/span> Courtesy of Brian Stelter\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Sunny and Story,
To borrow a phrase from my day job at celebrity.land, you two are my best sources. I love how much you\u2019ve taught me about life, love and yes Roblox. Every day feels special, whether we\u2019re just throwing around a football before school, or we\u2019re going on an adventure to an amusement park. I\u2019m so proud of your intelligence, your curiosity and your creativity. Be kind, and you will go far.
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

FOX News Channel\u2019s \u2018FOX & Friends\u2019 <\/i>Cohost <\/i>Steve Doocey<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Steve and Peter Doocy<\/span> Courtesy of FOX News Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Peter, Mary and Sally,
Your mom and I cried when you left for college, and then you came back funnier, smarter and somehow more interesting than us, which was not part of the plan. I coached you through T-ball, life lessons and everything in between, and watching you build your own families \u2014 4 grandkids, one grand-dog, all perfect \u2014 makes me prouder than I can put into words.
You turned out to have my and your mom\u2019s exact sensibilities, which proves you were actually listening all those years when you pretended not to be. I know you\u2019ll always call us when you need us \u2014 and I know two of you will, because you\u2019re still on our family cell plan. So thank you for becoming the incredible adults, spouses and parents you are \u2014 and thank you in advance for the socks with your smiling faces on them that I absolutely know are on their way, and that I will absolutely wear with dress shoes. Happy Father\u2019s Day to me \u2014 I earned it.
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

celebrity.land Anchor and Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Dear Sonya and Sanjay,
This Father\u2019s Day, I\u2019m so grateful to be your dad. Watching you grow into smart, funny, confident and kind kids has been the greatest privilege of my life. I love your sharp sense of humor and impeccable comedic timing, and some of my favorite moments are traveling the world with you, watching you experience new places and seeing how easily you connect with people wherever we go. I\u2019m especially proud of how well you\u2019ve adapted to big changes, whether it\u2019s changing schools or stepping into new situations with confidence, and of the wonderful friends you\u2019ve made along the way. Whether it\u2019s fearlessly peppering Republican members of Congress and Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries with questions when you come to work with me or embracing new challenges in your own lives, you never hesitate to jump right in. I love watching each of you excel in your passions and become great athletes in a variety of sports \u2014 whether it\u2019s Sonya in diving or Sanjay as the remarkable soccer player you\u2019ve become through your hard work, determination, and love of the game.
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

NBC News<\/b> Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Garrett Haake<\/span> Courtesy of NBC News<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Lanie and Hannah,
You two make every day feel like Fathers Day. Hearing you thunder down the stairs to meet me when I come home is always the highlight of my day. I\u2019m so proud of the smart, kind and curious people that you are. I love watching you look out for each other, and I love the joy you bring to everything you do.
Love you to the moon, Dad<\/p>\n

NewsNation Anchor Connell McShane<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Connell McShane<\/span> Courtesy of Connell McShane\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Jack, Lucy and Caroline,
I feel like I\u2019m constantly learning from all of you. Yes, I know I\u2019m supposed to be the one doing the teaching, but many times the script gets flipped. You have all put the work in to become better versions of yourself, and that\u2019s something that constantly inspires Mom and me.
Love, Dad<\/p>\n

CBS News Chief Correspondent Matt Gutman\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Matt Gutman<\/span> Courtesy of CBS News<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To Libby and Ben,
You came into this world and shaped my identity; as a father, a caretaker, a scheduler of midsummer activities to stave off boredom. I would go away to report on disaster or war, and came home to discover love, to the smell of the little milk curds that congealed on your necks as babies and then the smell of cologne or perfume that you now wear as nearly 18 and 12 year olds. I have loved every stage of your childhoods (and every scent.)
Hands down, you are the greatest things I\u2019ve ever been part of. And the best part is that you are not your parents. You are 100% yourselves; independent, at times fierce (at least with your parents) funny as all get up, and kind, decent human beings.
The world is a better place because you are in it, and I am a better person.
I love you very much, Dad<\/p>\n

NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Ryan Nobles<\/span> Courtesy of NBC News<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dear Clara, Luke, Esther and Jack,
Even though you can drive me crazy sometimes, being your dad is my favorite thing in the world. Seeing Clara shine in the field hockey goal, Luke\u2019s amazing academic accomplishments, Esther\u2019s fast swims and Jack\u2019s incredible inventions make me so proud every day. Each one of you makes my life complete in your own special way.
I am so incredibly lucky to be your father.
I love you! Dad<\/p>\n

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