BREAKING: Kayleigh McEnany Gave Birth to Her Third Daughter, She Asked the Doctor to Do Something No Mother in America Had Dared to Ask Before…
In the whirlwind of cable news and public life, personal milestones can become moments of profound cultural impact. On June 30, 2025, Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany welcomed her third child, a daughter named Avery Grace, with her husband, former MLB pitcher Sean Gilmartin. The announcement, made on Outnumbered by co-host Emily Compagno, was met with widespread celebration, but a surprising claim soon emerged: McEnany had made an unprecedented request of her doctor during the birth, a move described as something “no mother in America had dared to ask before.” The revelation, amplified by viral X posts and tabloid reports, sparked intense speculation about what this request could be and why it sent shockwaves through the public.
McEnany, 37, has been a prominent figure since her tenure as Trump’s Press Secretary from April 2020 to January 2021. Known for her sharp rhetoric and devout Christian faith, she joined Outnumbered in 2021, where her personal life—marriage to Gilmartin, mother to Blake (5) and Nash (2)—often intertwines with her public persona. Her pregnancy announcement on March 17, 2025, was a joyful moment, shared live on Outnumbered with a sonogram and a quote from Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” She described her daughter Blake’s excitement, noting how she would “kiss the baby” by hugging her stomach. The gender reveal in May, marked by Blake biting into a pink-frosted cupcake, further endeared McEnany to fans.
The birth of Avery Grace was announced with heartfelt photos on Instagram, showing McEnany and Gilmartin cradling their newborn, dressed in pink with a matching headband. McEnany captioned the post with Psalm 139:13-14: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb,” adding, “Blake and Nash love their baby sister, and we are enjoying this beautiful time in life.” Compagno shared that Blake was obsessed with Avery, while Nash had “finally warmed up.” The announcement, viewed by millions, was a moment of pure joy, with congratulations pouring in from colleagues like Jesse Watters Primetime producer Johnny Belisario.
But the narrative took a dramatic turn when a July 26, 2025, article from newstoday21.com claimed McEnany made a groundbreaking request during Avery’s birth at an unspecified hospital, rumored to be among the most expensive in the U.S. The article, lacking credible details, suggested the request was so unprecedented it “shocked the medical team.” X posts, like @NewsFlashUSA’s, amplified the claim: “Kayleigh McEnany’s doctor was stunned by her birth request—something no American mom has ever done!” The lack of specifics fueled wild speculation, from experimental birthing techniques to symbolic gestures tied to her faith. However, fact-checking by Lead Stories and Snopes debunked the story as originating from a site known for unverified claims, with no hospital or doctor confirming any unusual request.
What could McEnany have asked? The absence of evidence suggests the story may be exaggerated, but her public persona offers clues. McEnany’s Christian faith, evident in her frequent Bible quotes, might point to a spiritual request, like a specific prayer or blessing during delivery, though such practices are common and hardly unprecedented. Her 2018 preventative double mastectomy due to a BRCA2 mutation, which she openly discussed, could imply a health-related precaution, but no reports indicate complications with Avery’s birth. Some X users speculated she requested a “natural” delivery method banned in some states, like a lotus birth, but this remains unconfirmed and unlikely given standard hospital protocols. The most plausible explanation is that the story was fabricated to capitalize on McEnany’s high profile, especially after her emotional March 2025 segment about her father’s fentanyl-related death, which had already drawn public empathy.
The rumor’s traction reflects 2025’s polarized media landscape, where figures like McEnany, a Trump ally, are lightning rods for both adoration and scrutiny. Her outspokenness on Outnumbered, including defending Trump’s policies and criticizing liberal media, has made her a target for sensational stories. The hoax parallels other debunked claims, like a fabricated $800 million lawsuit against The View, showing how misinformation thrives on emotional hooks. X posts, while boosting the story’s reach, were countered by Community Notes clarifying its lack of evidence, yet the narrative persisted among conservative fans who saw it as proof of McEnany’s boldness.
The fallout was minimal but revealing. McEnany, focused on motherhood, did not address the rumor, letting her joyful birth announcement speak for itself. Fox News, accustomed to navigating controversies around its stars, continued to celebrate her, with The Five co-hosts like Jesse Watters sending on-air congratulations. The incident underscored the vulnerability of public figures to fabricated narratives, especially in a year marked by media shakeups, including cancellations of The Late Show and The View. The “unprecedented request” story, while false, highlighted McEnany’s ability to command attention, even in her most personal moments. As she embraces life with Avery Grace, the real story is one of resilience and faith, not a shocking medical request, leaving fans to marvel at her strength amid a storm of rumors.
