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Kelly Sadler

Kelly Sadler

ksadler@washingtontimes.com

Kelly Sadler is the Commentary Editor and a columnist for The Washington Times. Often seen as a Newsmax contributor, Ms. Sadler started out as a beat reporter at Bloomberg News, and later covered politics and commentary during the 2016 presidential election at the Washington Times. Ms. Sadler is a Trump Administration alum, serving as a Special Assistant to the President, where she coordinated surrogate coverage and talking points. She most recently served as the communication director for America First Action. She can be reached at ksadler@washingtontimes.com.

Columns by Kelly Sadler

The indefatigable Dolly Parton.  Illustration by Alex Hunter of The Washington Times.

The indefatigable Dolly Parton

I remember, as a fourth-grader at Riverside Elementary School in rural upstate New York, using my milk carton as a microphone, performing Dolly Parton's iconic hit for my classmates during lunch.

August 27, 2026
Black American voters rejecting Democratic Socialists illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Black voters rejecting socialism

Democrats are abandoning the party's most cohesive and dependable voting base -- Black voters -- in favor of flashy, young and charismatic socialists.

July 16, 2026
Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Socialists of America illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Bernie Sanders’ revenge

In the 2016 Democratic presidential primary, Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders' path to the nomination was walled off by party insiders.

July 13, 2026