Is it fair to refer to someone as the ex-wife or ex-husband of another person? This is the debate we have been discussing for so long. The debate once again sparked when, earlier, the L.A. Times referred to Dana Bash as the ex-wife of John King. Both these personalities work at CNN, and yes, they were married for 4 years (2008 to 2012). Would you then link Dana Bash to John King, or recognize the person for her individual identity, hard work, and achievements?
To answer your question — Are John King and Dana Bash still friends? Yes, they are still very good friends and co-parents of their son, Jonah, because they know their boundaries and respect each other even after the divorce. While some people prefer to link someone with another, others find it disrespectful to their individual identities. When Dana saw herself making headlines in the L.A. Times as the ex-wife of John King, she immediately scolded the newspaper. The good thing is that the L.A. Times recognized their mistake and changed the headline.
Are John King and Dana Bash still friends even after Divorce?
Once the LA Times incident got attention on the internet, netizens suddenly became more curious about their personal lives. People are eager to know if they are still single. Are they still friends even after divorce?
Their curiosity is valid, as not all couples can maintain a good relationship after divorce. People have seen the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard divorce case. They have witnessed many divorce cases where one goes after the other, points fingers at each other, and drags their personal matters into the public eye. But John King and Dana Bash are not like those who would start a blame-game after divorce. Over the years, they have been successful in maintaining a healthy and respectful relationship even after divorce. They don’t want to shy away from their responsibilities. They co-parent their son, Jonah. They both work at CNN, a leading American news network. They both have extraordinary careers in journalism. They know how to separate personal matters from professional life.
In her tweet to the L.A. Times, Dana stated that they are still friends. However, she also indicated that you should not introduce someone as the ex-wife of the other, just because they used to be married. By referring to her decades of hard work in journalism, she demanded her own identity. In response, the L.A. Times removed the word “ex-wife” from the headline and made some significant changes to recognize Dana Bash’s achievements.
About John King and Dana Bash
| Topic | Details |
| John King | CNN chief national correspondent |
| Dana Bash | CNN anchor, Inside Politics, State of the Union |
| Marriage | 2008–2012 |
| Son | Jonah (born 2011) |
| Dana’s Ex | Jeremy Bash |
| John’s Ex | Jean Makie |
| Faith | John converted to Judaism |
| Now | Both single |
| Bond | Good friends, co-parents |
| Work | Both at CNN |
| John’s Career | Joined CNN 1997; announced bin Laden death |
| Dana’s Career | Ex-producer; now chief political correspondent |
John King is an proficient American journalist. He was born on August 30, 1963, and joined the CNN in 1997 at the age of 34.. In 2011, he announced Osama bin Laden’s death on CNN. He has led multiple political coverages of U.S. elections and earlier hosted the political show: Inside Politics. Currently, he is the chief national correspondent at CNN.
Dana Bash (born on June 15, 1971), on the other hand, is widely recognized as a political reporter who started her career as a producer at CNN. However, people started recognizing her through her on-air role. Viewers have great respect for her comprehensive political analysis and insightful interviews.
John and Dana got married in 2008 and welcomed their son, Jonah, in 2011. John also converted from Roman Catholicism to Judaism before marrying Dana to honor her faith. However, just a year after their son’s birth, they decided to separate in 2012. After the divorce, Dana and John continued to maintain their friendship, work at the same news network, CNN, and take responsibility together for their son, Jonah.
Are John King and Dana Bash Still Single or Married?
Both John and Dana had previous marriages before they married each other. John first married Jean Makie. John and Jean share two children: Hannah and Max. On the other hand, Dana Bash first married Jeremy Bash, the former chief CIA of staff under President Obama. Dana and Jeremy’ marriage lasted from 1998 to 2007. One year after her divorce from Jeremy, Dana got married to John King. However, Dana never got married again after her separation from John. John has not also revealed his personal relationships in public. So, publicly, they both are still single. Even if they are in a relationship, they want to keep it personal.
