Fox Veteran Crowley to Take Treasury Post
Thu, Apr. 18, 2019
By Kevin McCauley
Fox commentator Monica Crowley is expected to become Treasury Secretary spokesperson following the exit of Tony Sayegh, a Fox News alum, next month.
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Fox commentator Monica Crowley is expected to become Treasury Secretary spokesperson following the exit of Tony Sayegh, a Fox News alum, next month.
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