Margaret Hoover Net Worth 2025: Family Wealth & Media Career

As of 2025, Margaret Hoover net worth ranges between $5 million and $8 million, according to various celebrity finance platforms and media reports. Some sources estimate it may even approach $10 million, considering her diverse media roles and family background.

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Quick Facts

Full Name	Margaret Claire Hoover
Date of Birth	December 11, 1977
Place of Birth	Colorado, United States
Height	5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Profession	Political Commentator, Author, Television Host
Education	Bryn Mawr College (B.A. in Spanish Literature)
Spouse	John Avlon (CNN Senior Political Analyst)
Famous For	Host of Firing Line on PBS
Children	2
Notable Work	American Individualism: How a New Generation of Conservatives Can Save the Republican Party
Affiliations	PBS, CNN, Fox News, White House (George W. Bush Administration)
Political Ties	Great-granddaughter of U.S. President Herbert Hoover
Estimated Net Worth	Around $5 to $8 million

Who is Margaret Hoover?

Margaret Hoover (born December 11, 1977) is an American political commentator, author, and media host notably serving as the great‑granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover . Here’s a detailed look at her background and career

Early Life and Education

Margaret studied her elementary from Denver’s Graland Country Day School. It was an independent coeducational day school. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish literature from Bryn Mawr College. She took political science as her minor subject. Later, she went to Davidson College for 2 years but did not graduate.

During her academic career, she studied in China, Mexico and Bolivia. She concentrated on Mandarin Chinese and Spanish literature.

Margaret’s Career

Margaret Hoover started her career in politics, working in the George W. Bush administration as Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.She later joined Rudy Giuliani’s presidential campaign as Deputy Finance Director.

Margaret transitioned into media, becoming a political commentator on Fox News and then CNN.In 2018, she became the host of PBS’s political talk show “Firing Line,” known for its civil discourse and balanced perspectives.

Margaret’s Media Career

Margaret switched to media in 2008. Below are the details of her media career:

Became a Fox News Contributor from 2008 to 2012.
Frequently appeared on “The O’Reilly Factor.”
Joined CNN as a political contributor in 2012.
Started hosting “Firing Line with Margaret Hoover” in 2018.

Margaret’s Book

Margaret wrote a book that features her perspective on modern conservatism. The book also proposes some techniques that can be helpful for the Republic Party to draw younger generations’ attention towards them. The book was published officially in 2011 and its name is “American Individualism: How a New Generation of Conservatives Can Save the Republican Party”. It was published in 2011.

Political Beliefs of Margaret

Margaret has always been vocal about her political beliefs. She is a hardcore Republican with liberal views on social issues. She advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. She believes in same-sex marriage and publically supports people who do so. She believes that freedom and marriage are important personal values. She advocates for these beliefs in the Republican Party. She also signed a petition in 2013 to show support for same-sex marriage in the case of Hollingsworth v. Perry. This document was later sent to the Supreme Court.

Margaret’s Personal Life

Margaret got married in 2009 to John Avlon. They have 2 beautiful children together. Their son was born in 2013 and his name is Jack. Their daughter’s name is Toula Lou and was born in 2015. Margaret’s husband is a journalist and a political commentator. He serves as a Senior Political Analyst and anchor at CNN.