Ayman Mohyeldin Biography
Ayman Mohyeldin, originally from Cairo, Egypt, is a prominent political commentator based in New York, affiliated with NBC News and MSNBC. Formerly anchoring MSNBC’s weekday afternoon show “Ayman Mohyeldin Reports” (formerly known as “MSNBC Live with Ayman Mohyeldin”), he currently hosts weekend evenings on MSNBC and Fridays on Peacock. Mohyeldin has a distinguished career that includes roles at Al Jazeera and CNN.
He gained international recognition for his early access as one of the first Western journalists permitted to report on the transfer and trial of Saddam Hussein, the deposed President of Iraq, by the Iraqi Interim Government for crimes against humanity. His journalistic portfolio spans extensive coverage of significant events such as the 2008–09 Gaza War and the Arab Spring. Born to an Egyptian father and a Palestinian mother, Mohyeldin has been noted for his impactful contributions to journalism and political analysis, focusing on bridging cultural and perspective divides through his reporting and commentary.Continue reading