Who Is Jacqui Heinrich’s Husband? Inside Her Marriage to Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Their Romantic Love Story
Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich entered a new chapter in her personal life this summer when she married Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick after nearly five years together.
The couple exchanged vows on June 20, 2026, at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, less than a year after Fitzpatrick proposed during a sunrise visit to a lavender field in France.
While Heinrich is a familiar face to Fox News viewers, her husband has built a career in public service, spending 14 years as an FBI special agent and federal prosecutor before entering Congress.
Their relationship has developed alongside demanding careers in Washington, but their love story began with a memorable first date in 2021 and eventually led to a romantic proposal in the South of France.
From the FBI to Capitol Hill
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Brian Fitzpatrick was born in Philadelphia in 1973 and studied business administration at La Salle University. According to his congressional biography, he later attended Pennsylvania State University, earning both a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor.
Before entering elected office, Fitzpatrick spent 14 years working as an FBI special agent and federal prosecutor.
His work involved domestic and international political corruption, counterterrorism and counterintelligence efforts. According to his official biography, he was also embedded with U.S. Special Forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Throughout his FBI career, Fitzpatrick held several significant positions, including national director of the agency’s Campaign Finance and Election Crimes Enforcement Program and national supervisor for its Public Corruption Unit.
During a March 2025 interview with CBS News, Fitzpatrick reflected on his years with the bureau, expressing his continued admiration for the institution.
“I’m a huge defender and supporter of the Bureau,” he said, describing it as both the “best job” and the “most honorable job” he had ever held.
His career eventually took him from federal law enforcement into politics. Fitzpatrick successfully ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016 and began serving in Congress in January 2017. His brother, Mike Fitzpatrick, had previously represented the same congressional district for four terms before retiring.
Fitzpatrick won reelection to a fifth term in November 2024. He represents Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District, which covers Bucks County and portions of Montgomery County.
A Relationship That Began in Washington
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Heinrich and Fitzpatrick began dating in 2021, with their first date taking place at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 5 of that year.
Although they were not photographed together at the event in 2021, the couple later appeared together on the red carpet at the 2023 and 2024 Kennedy Center Honors.
By the time their relationship began, both had already established demanding careers closely connected to Washington.
Heinrich joined Fox News in September 2018 and went on to become a senior White House correspondent. She also co-hosts The FOX News Rundown podcast and the political affairs program The Sunday Briefing.
Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, had already spent several years serving in Congress.
Despite their busy schedules and professional responsibilities, the couple made time to travel and explore the world together. In a July 2025 interview with PEOPLE, Heinrich explained that discovering different cultures offered them a welcome opportunity to step away from the constant demands of Washington.
“We love to see different cultural sights and experience the rest of the world because we’re both pretty dialed into what’s happening in Washington all the time with our jobs,” she said.
What Jacqui Heinrich Loves About Brian Fitzpatrick
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Heinrich has also spoken openly about the qualities that attracted her to Fitzpatrick and strengthened their relationship.
In her 2025 interview with PEOPLE, she described him as “the most principled, thoughtful and brilliant person I know.”
“I love his brain,” Heinrich said. “I love the way he approaches problem-solving and solving complex issues.”
Beyond his intelligence and approach to difficult challenges, Heinrich emphasized the importance of his faith and character in their relationship.
She described Fitzpatrick as strong, gentle, sweet and kind, highlighting the role his religious beliefs play in their lives together.
“He’s strong and a man of faith, who brings me closer to God,” she said.
Her comments offered a glimpse into the personal qualities she admires most in her husband, revealing a connection built not only on romance but also on shared values and mutual respect.
A Surprise Proposal in the South of France
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Four years after their relationship began, Fitzpatrick proposed to Heinrich during a trip to France on June 29, 2025.
Heinrich had previously told him that visiting the South of France was one of her dreams. As they planned their vacation, the couple put together a list of places they wanted to visit, including the famous lavender fields of Provence.
Their plans led them from Nice to Valensole, where they arrived at sunrise to see the lavender fields.
Fitzpatrick initially offered to take photographs of Heinrich against the scenic landscape. He then surprised her by getting down on one knee and presenting a round, brilliant-cut diamond.
Heinrich later told PEOPLE that Fitzpatrick had organized the proposal entirely on his own, without help from her or anyone she knew. His ability to create such a personal and memorable moment made the surprise even more meaningful.
“It was so breathtaking,” she recalled of the setting. “The smell was just so fragrant. It’s a memory that will be seared into my brain for life.”
She described the experience as feeling “like a fairy tale.”
After celebrating their engagement and taking photographs among the lavender, the couple stopped at a local coffee shop before continuing their travels to St. Tropez and Cannes.
The proposal marked a memorable milestone in their relationship, bringing together Heinrich’s dream destination and Fitzpatrick’s carefully planned surprise.
Their New York City Wedding
Less than a year after their engagement, Heinrich and Fitzpatrick married on June 20, 2026, at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
The wedding celebration continued with a reception aboard the Horizon’s Edge Yacht, where the newlyweds shared their first dance to Frankie Valli’s classic song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
New York had special significance for both of them long before they chose the city as the setting for their wedding.
“New York is significant to both of our lives — it was Jacqui’s first assignment as a network news reporter and Brian’s first assignment as an FBI agent,” the couple told PEOPLE.
They also noted that both have family connections to the state, adding another personal dimension to their choice of wedding location.
Their ceremony represented the culmination of a relationship that began at the Kennedy Center Honors, grew alongside their respective careers in journalism and government, and reached a new milestone with a romantic proposal in the lavender fields of France.
What’s Next for Jacqui Heinrich and Brian Fitzpatrick?
Following their June 2026 wedding, Heinrich and Fitzpatrick are planning to take their honeymoon in the summer of 2027.
Their relationship has unfolded against the backdrop of two demanding careers, with Heinrich reporting on the White House and Fitzpatrick serving in Congress. Yet their story also reflects a shared commitment to traveling, exploring different cultures and building a life together beyond their professional responsibilities.
From their first date in Washington to their engagement in Provence and wedding in New York City, their journey has brought together two established careers and a relationship that has continued to grow over nearly five years.
Now married, Heinrich and Fitzpatrick are preparing for the next chapter of their lives together while continuing their work in journalism and public service.
