Sara A. Carter

Sara A. Carter Bailey (née Carter; born ) is an American journalist and politician. She has served as the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (or "drug czarina") since January 2026. Previously, she was a Fox News contributor.

Career Carter is an investigative journalist. She is a former contributor to Fox News, having hosted The Sara Carter Show, a podcast owned by Fox. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has also worked for Circa News, the Washington Examiner, and The Washington Times, among other publications. Also according to her LinkedIn, she is a two-time recipient of the National Headliner Award. She had held no public office prior to the appointment, nor does she hold work experience in drug policy, health, or law enforcement. During her confirmation hearing, she was questioned by Democratic Congress members about her qualifications. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 6, 2026 in a 52–48 vote.

In May 2026, Carter published the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy, which outlines how the White House might "defeat the scourge of illicit drugs."

Personal life Born , in La Verne, California, Carter was raised in Saudi Arabia. Her mother is a Cuban immigrant and her father is a veteran in the United States Marine Corps. She studied journalism and communications at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.