Rachel Scott
- As a Senior Congressional Correspondent for ABC News, Rachel Scott delivers insightful coverage on programs like “Good Morning America” and “World News Tonight with David Muir”.
- Globally recognized for her reporting during President Biden’s meeting with Putin, Scott fearlessly holds power accountable.
- Her reports on the January 6th insurrection and the second impeachment trial of former President Trump cement her role in political journalism.
- Beyond Washington, her Peabody Award-winning story, “The Appointment,” exposes Texas’s restrictive abortion law.
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Meet Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott is a Senior Congressional Correspondent reporting on the White House and DC across all ABC News programs and platforms including Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, 20/20, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC News Live, ABC News.com, and ABC Audio.
Scott provided extensive on-the-ground coverage of the nationwide protests over police brutality and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on communities of color. Scott’s reporting appeared in ABC News’ primetime specials ‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming’ and ‘George Floyd’s: A Celebration of Life.’ During the 2020 presidential primary, Scott logged thousands of miles covering races in battleground states including Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, interviewing nearly every Democratic candidate. In November 2019, Scott interviewed Senator Bernie Sanders and surrogate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a joint network exclusive sit down in Iowa.
Scott has been an important part of the news division’s reporting on the Trump administration, covering the impeachment trial of President Trump extensively and interviewing Vice President Mike Pence on the day of the final impeachment vote.
Scott has also covered the 2018 midterms, Hurricane Irma and the aftermath of Alabama’s deadly tornadoes in 2019.
Scott began her career at ABC News as a production associate for ABC News Live in 2016. While working full-time as a producer for GMA Digital, Scott took on an additional role as a Weekend General Assignment Reporter for ABC’s New Haven, CT affiliate WTNH-TV.
A native of Southern California, Scott is a graduate of the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.
Meet Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott is a Senior Congressional Correspondent reporting on the White House and DC across all ABC News programs and platforms including Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, 20/20, This Week with George Stephanopoulos, ABC News Live, ABC News.com, and ABC Audio.
Scott provided extensive on-the-ground coverage of the nationwide protests over police brutality and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on communities of color. Scott’s reporting appeared in ABC News’ primetime specials ‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming’ and ‘George Floyd’s: A Celebration of Life.’ During the 2020 presidential primary, Scott logged thousands of miles covering races in battleground states including Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, interviewing nearly every Democratic candidate. In November 2019, Scott interviewed Senator Bernie Sanders and surrogate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for a joint network exclusive sit down in Iowa.
Scott has been an important part of the news division’s reporting on the Trump administration, covering the impeachment trial of President Trump extensively and interviewing Vice President Mike Pence on the day of the final impeachment vote.
Scott has also covered the 2018 midterms, Hurricane Irma and the aftermath of Alabama’s deadly tornadoes in 2019.
Scott began her career at ABC News as a production associate for ABC News Live in 2016. While working full-time as a producer for GMA Digital, Scott took on an additional role as a Weekend General Assignment Reporter for ABC’s New Haven, CT affiliate WTNH-TV.
A native of Southern California, Scott is a graduate of the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.
Rachel Scott's 2024 talks & topics
The State of Our Democracy
The United States has long been a symbol to the world of a strong democracy. Of late, many are questioning traditional institutions, social norms, and even the rule of law – all of which are historically fundamental pillars on which our democracy has rested. As we enter an election year, these questions are top of mind for many audiences.
With front row access to what’s happening in the halls of The White House and D.C., Rachel Scott is praised for her ability to deconstruct complex and emotionally-charged topics. She leads thoughtful discussions that go beyond politics “as usual” — leaving your audience more hopeful, connected, and moved to act.