Is Norah O’Donnell married? All about the ‘60 Minutes’ anchor under fire over Mr Trump reference

American television journalist and senior correspondent for CBS News, Norah O’Donnell, addressed Donald Trump as “Mr Trump” instead of “Mr President” during their recent conversation on her show, 60 Minutes.

O’Donnell is married to her college sweetheart and prominent restaurateur, Geoff Tracy, who is the owner of the popular Washington D.C. restaurant chain, Chef Geoff’s. They have three children.

Conservatives are now rallying online to call her out for addressing the POTUS as Mr Trump instead of Mr President. Here are some of the criticisms from X.

“I'm already mad as heck, and I'm 2 minutes in, as soon as I heard ‘Mr. Trump,’” a netizen wrote.

“Yes. Always with the subtle little digs and disrespect. And there is, of course, the blatant digs and disrespect. So, business as usual over at 60 Minutes. I am surprised that I am surprised. Big sigh,” another netizen wrote.

“Does she think not calling him president is ok? Her bias is so apparent. Send Norah to MSNBC,” a user wrote.

“So disrespectful. How does anyone watch Norah the nobody?” another user asked.

Meanwhile, others defended Norah O’Donnell.

“I honestly think it was a good interview,” a person wrote.

“He doesn't deserve respect. Why would he deserve respect when he respects no one?” a person asked.

“He's Mr Trump...” an individual wrote.

As revealed by Norah O’Donnell, the interview was filmed on the 31st day of the federal government shutdown, aka, Friday, October 31, 2025. CBS News later dropped the segment on the evening of November 2.

During the segment, Donald Trump touched upon his $10 billion lawsuit against Paramount, the parent company of CBS, which was later settled for $16 million. Trump sued the media conglomerate, claiming they “deceptively edited” an interview featuring him and his 2024 presidential opponent and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

He also spoke about Bari Weiss taking over CBS News following a leadership change at Paramount, adding that the network now has a “great new leader.” Trump last appeared on 60 Minutes in 2020.

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All you need to know about Norah O’Donnell’s personal life

Norah O’Donnell, 51, met Geoff Tracy, 52, in 1991 in the New South cafeteria queue inside the Georgetown University campus, where they both were students. They became friends and later turned into lovers, who got engaged in the fall of 1999.

The couple tied the knot in 2001 at Dahlgren Chapel in Washington, D.C. They have three children, twins, Henry and Grace, 18, and a younger daughter, Riley, 17.

According to the Georgetown University website, Geoff Tracy graduated with a degree in theology in 1995 and managed The Corp’s Vital Vittles in college. Later, he attended the Culinary Institute of America.

Now, a a restaurateur, chef, and entrepreneur, Tracy is the President and founder of Chef Geoff’s Deluxe Hospitality in D.C. The New Yorker also owns a restaurant chain in Washington, D.C. called Chef Geoff’s and Maryland (Hank’s Tavern and LIA’s), and also offers food-related services to the Jesuit community at Georgetown.

According to The U.S. Sun, Norah O’Donnell’s husband co-wrote the book, Baby Love – Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler. He loves golfing and playing racquetball during his pastime.

According to genoleads.uconn.edu, Geoff is also a political advocate and campaigner who led former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative in the White House in 2014 and became the La Cocina ambassador in 2019. The father of three is also a member of the Baltimore chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.

Geoff Tracy has won numerous awards during his career, including the 2006 National Restaurant Association Award.

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In brief, exploring Norah O’Donnell’s career

Norah O’Donnell obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, followed by a master’s degree in liberal studies from Georgetown University. She spent more than a decade working at NBC, including serving as a White House correspondent for NBC News, a commentator for the Today Show, an anchor for MSNBC Live and Weekend Today, among others.

Later, she joined CBS News and became the host and managing editor of CBS Evening News and the correspondent for 60 Minutes, for which she won the Emmy Award.

Last year in July, it was announced that Norah O’Donnell was stepping down as the anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News and would continue as a correspondent for the network, due to a salary cut. In January 2025, the move came into effect.

In October this year, it was reported that CBS News’ Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was considering bringing back O’Donnell to CBS Evening News, following a viewership decline.