Alayna Treene
Alayna Treene | |
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| Born | Skillman, Montgomery Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, White House correspondent |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | White House correspondent for CNN, reporting on Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid, legislative affairs coverage |
Alayna Treene is a U.S.-based journalist currently serving as a White House correspondent for CNN. Previously, she reported on Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid and covered legislative affairs. Prior to joining CNN, Treene was a reporter for the Trump administration at Axios.
In December 2021, she earned a spot on Forbes "30 under 30" list recognizing influential media professionals.
Early life and education
Treene hails from the Skillman neighborhood within Montgomery Township, New Jersey. She completed her undergraduate studies at George Washington University in 2016, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communications.
Career
Her career commenced with editorial internships at CBS News, Variety, and Bloomberg News in London. Treene joined Axios as a staff reporter in 2016 and advanced to associate news editor by 2018. That same year, she was designated White House and national political reporter, covering the Trump administration and the impeachment proceedings. Currently, her reporting centers on Congressional inquiries and presidential campaigns. Treene has also contributed as a political commentator on networks including C-SPAN, Fox News, CBS News, and MSNBC.