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Who is ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir?

ABC News’ David Muir has been working for the network since 2003 and has interviewed a number of high-profile politicians over the years.

In January 2024, he moderated ABC News’ New Hampshire GOP Debate with Lindsey Davis.

David Muir is the anchor of ABC World News Tonight
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David Muir is the anchor of ABC World News TonightCredit: ABC/Heidi Gutman

Who is ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir?

David Muir is known as an American journalist, born on November 8, 1973.

The veteran journalist is the anchor of ABC World News Tonight and co-anchor of ABC News magazine 20/20.

Muir previously served as the weekend anchor and primary substitute anchor on ABC's World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, eventually succeeding her on September 1, 2014.

He previously dished to about crediting his success to those who have come before him, saying: “I’ll never forget the first day I sat next to Diane Sawyer on the ‘Good Morning America’ set, and I could not believe that I was filing a report next to Diane. 

“She and I have become friends through this great adventure that we’re all on together, and to have learned from the best and to now walk down the same hallway of the same set of stairs that Peter Jennings and Charlie Gibson and Diane (Sawyer) walked up to go do the news; it’s not lost on me, and the privilege and the responsibility that comes with that.”

The journalist got his start in media in 1994 when he landed a job as an anchor and reporter at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York.

He then relocated to Boston and began reporting for WCVB television.

Over the years, Muir has also been given a number of awards including the Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative reporting for his work in the 9/11 attacks.

Is David Muir married?

At this time, Muir is not married, however, some might argue he is married to his work.

It is also unclear if he is dating anyone but back in 2015, he was rumored to have dated ABC colleague, Gio Benitez.

The rumors emerged after Benitez and Muir were photographed together on various occasions.

Nevertheless, Benitez laid the speculations to rest after he got engaged to Tommy DiDario in September 2015.

Benitez and his partner tied the knot the following year in 2016.

In 2014, David Muir was named PEOPLE'S Sexiest Man Alive
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In 2014, David Muir was named PEOPLE'S Sexiest Man AliveCredit: Getty Images - Getty

What is David Muir’s net worth?

According to , David Muir has an estimated net worth of approximately $25million, as of February 2024.

His main source of wealth is reportedly the income earned from his media career over the years.

David earns approximately $8million per year.

He also earns income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.

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