Bret Baier’s 16-year-old son Paul recovered after emergency open-heart surgery: How is he now?

Fox News anchor Bret Baier’s 16-year-old son, Paul, underwent his fifth open-heart surgery in 2024 after doctors discovered a life-threatening, golf ball-sized aneurysm near his heart.

What began as a routine cold turned serious when Paul’s mother, Amy, pushed for further

testing due to his history of heart defects. A chest X-ray and MRI revealed the aneurysm, which could have ruptured at any moment.

Paul bravely faced the emergency 10-hour surgery, saying, “Let’s do what we have to do.” The night before, he shared a special moment golfing with his dad.

The surgery was successful, and Paul began a six-week recovery focused on rest, healthy eating, and walking.