In 2024, Fox News anchor Bret Baier’s 16-year-old son, Paul, faced the fight of his life. What started as a simple cold quickly turned into a race against time when his mom, Amy, insisted on extra tests due to his history of heart defects. Her instincts proved lifesaving—a chest X-ray and MRI revealed a dangerous, golf ball-sized aneurysm poised to rupture near his heart.
With calm courage, Paul met the news head-on, telling his parents, “Let’s do what we have to do.” The night before his fifth open-heart surgery, he enjoyed one last round of golf with his dad, savoring a moment of normalcy before the daunting 10-hour procedure.
The operation was a success, launching Paul into a six-week recovery of rest, healthy meals, and daily walks. Born with five congenital heart defects, he’s endured more than a dozen surgeries—each one shaping his resilience and optimism. As Amy puts it, “Gratitude is the attitude.”
As of May 2025, no further public updates have been shared, but all signs point to a strong recovery for this remarkable young man.