Peter McMahon Reveals the 7 Words He Said When He Proposed — And Why Dana Perino Fell in Love With Him at 30,000 Feet ✈️❤️
It’s the love story even political junkies can’t get enough of — and now, Peter McMahon is finally sharing the moment that sealed the deal… at 30,000 feet in the sky.
In a rare and heartfelt interview, Peter opened up about the day he proposed to Dana Perino, longtime Fox News anchor and former White House Press Secretary — and revealed the exact seven words that made her say yes… with tears in her eyes.
The two had been dating long-distance for months, their relationship blossoming through long calls, handwritten letters, and frequent flights between the U.S. and the U.K. But it was during one quiet flight over the Atlantic that Peter decided to make his move.
“We were somewhere over Iceland,” Peter recalled. “And I looked at her, completely calm, and I just said…
‘Will you let me love you forever?’”
Dana froze.
According to Peter, she didn’t respond right away. “She looked at me like she was trying to decide if I was serious — or maybe if I was insane. But then… she smiled. The kind of smile you only get once in a lifetime.”
She said yes. Right there in the clouds.
The couple has now been married for over two decades, often appearing together at public events, and known for their witty banter, deep respect for each other, and shared love of dogs and quiet evenings.
Dana has often called Peter “the greatest decision I ever made,” but this is the first time fans are hearing the exact words that captured her heart.
And as for Peter’s perspective?
“It wasn’t a grand speech. It was just the truth,” he said. “And lucky for me… she felt the same way.”
Now that’s a love story worth flying for.