Elise Jordan

Elise Jordan
Born Catherine Elise Jordan
Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA
Occupation Journalist
Alma mater Yale University
Spouse Michael Hastings (2011-2013, his death)

Elise Jordan is an American journalist, political speechwriter and commentator.[1][2][3][4][5][6] She served as a director for communications in the National Security Council from 2008-09. She also worked in the White House Office of Presidential Speechwriting, at the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad and for the Commanding General's Strategic Advisory Group at the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, and was a speechwriter for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.[7]

Personal life

Jordan married journalist Michael Hastings on May 21, 2011 in Hernando, Mississippi.

Michael Hastings died in a single-vehicle car crash on June 18, 2013.[8] Due to Hastings ongoing investigations of CIA chief John Brennan and previous critical investigations of other well known figures, there was speculation of foul play.[9] Jordan played a role in clearing up speculations about her husband's death as being nothing more than a "tragic accident".[9][10]

References

  1. Sean Hannity host. Great American Panel. Thursday, July 12, 2012
  2. Sean Hannity host. Great American Panel. Thursday, June 14, 2012
  3. Sean Hannity host. Great American Panel. Tuesday, May 29, 2012
  4. Sean Hannity host. HANNITY Special Edition for May 4, 2012
  5. Sean Hannity host. Interview with Christopher Hahn, Elise Jordan. Wednesday, May 2, 2012
  6. Charis Hayes host. For October 21, 2012, MSNBC
  7. "Elise Jordan". Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  8. "AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST MICHAEL HASTINGS DIES". Associated Press. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  9. "Journalist's wife denies Kelley story", Tampa Bay Times (FL) - Wednesday, June 26, 2013