History of Laura Ingraham in Timeline

Laura Ingraham is an American conservative television host and commentator. She currently hosts "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News Channel. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Ingraham previously hosted "The Laura Ingraham Show," a nationally syndicated radio program. Her career is primarily based in conservative media, where she provides political commentary and analysis.

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1926: Notes on Democracy Published

In 1926, the book "Notes on Democracy" was published.

1930: I'll Take My Stand Published

In 1930, the book "I'll Take My Stand" was published.

1941: The Managerial Revolution Published

In 1941, the book "The Managerial Revolution" was published.

1948: Ideas Have Consequences Published

In 1948, the book "Ideas Have Consequences" was published.

1951: God and Man at Yale Published

In 1951, the book "God and Man at Yale" was published.

1953: The Conservative Mind Published

In 1953, the book "The Conservative Mind" was published.

1960: The Conscience of a Conservative Published

In 1960, the book "The Conscience of a Conservative" was published.

June 19, 1963: Laura Ingraham Born

On June 19, 1963, Laura Anne Ingraham was born. She is known as an American conservative television presenter.

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1964: A Choice Not an Echo Published

In 1964, the book "A Choice Not an Echo" was published.

1981: Graduation from Glastonbury High School

In 1981, Laura Ingraham graduated from Glastonbury High School.

1984: Controversial Articles in The Dartmouth Review

In 1984, while editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth Review, Laura Ingraham wrote several controversial articles, including publishing a transcript of a Gay Students Association meeting with attendees' names.

1985: Graduation from Dartmouth College

In 1985, Laura Ingraham graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and Russian.

1987: A Conflict of Visions and The Closing of the American Mind Published

In 1987, two books were published: "A Conflict of Visions" and "The Closing of the American Mind".

1991: Law Clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr.

In 1991, Laura Ingraham became a law clerk for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

1991: Earned Juris Doctor Degree

In 1991, Laura Ingraham earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia.

1991: Graduated with a Juris Doctor

In 1991, Laura Ingraham graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.

1992: Law Clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas

In 1992, Laura Ingraham clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

1993: Continued Clerkship with Justice Thomas

In 1993, Laura Ingraham continued to serve as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

1995: Featured in The New York Times Magazine

In 1995, Laura Ingraham appeared on the cover of The New York Times Magazine in connection with a story about young conservatives.

1996: Organized First Dark Ages Weekend

In 1996, Laura Ingraham and Jay P. Lefkowitz organized the first Dark Ages Weekend as a response to Renaissance Weekend.

1996: Became Host on MSNBC

In 1996, Laura Ingraham first became a host on MSNBC.

1997: Essay in The Washington Post on Homosexuality

In 1997, Laura Ingraham wrote an essay in The Washington Post stating she had changed her views on homosexuality after witnessing her gay brother's struggles with his partner's AIDS diagnosis.

April 2001: Launched The Laura Ingraham Show

In April 2001, Laura Ingraham launched "The Laura Ingraham Show", which was syndicated on numerous stations and XM Satellite Radio.

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2001: The Death of the West Published

In 2001, the book "The Death of the West" was published.

2003: Advocacy for the 2003 Invasion of Iraq

In 2003, Laura Ingraham advocated for the invasion of Iraq.

2003: Authored Shut Up & Sing

In 2003, Laura Ingraham authored the book "Shut Up & Sing".

2004: Switched syndication to Talk Radio Network

In 2004, The Laura Ingraham Show moved from Westwood One to Talk Radio Network for syndication.

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April 2005: Announcement of Breast Cancer Treatment

In April 2005, Laura Ingraham announced that she had undergone treatment for breast cancer.

2008: Trial Run for Just In on Fox News Channel

In 2008, Fox News Channel gave Laura Ingraham a three-week trial run for a new show entitled "Just In".

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2008: Adoption of Maria

In 2008, Laura Ingraham adopted a girl, Maria, from Guatemala.

2009: Adoption of Michael Dmitri

In 2009, Laura Ingraham adopted a boy, Michael Dmitri, from Russia.

2011: Adoption of Nikolai Peter

In 2011, Laura Ingraham adopted a second boy, Nikolai Peter, from Russia.

November 2012: Departure from Talk Radio Network Announced

In November 2012, Laura Ingraham announced her departure from Talk Radio Network after nearly a decade.

January 2, 2013: New Program Syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group

On January 2, 2013, Laura Ingraham's new radio program, syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group, began airing.

2013: Opposed Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan

In 2013, Laura Ingraham opposed the proposed bipartisan US Senate comprehensive immigration reform plan.

September 2014: Claim about Obama and Ebola Outbreak

In September 2014, Laura Ingraham claimed that President Barack Obama sent assistance to Africa during the 2014 Ebola outbreak due to guilt over "colonialism", exposing Americans to the virus.

2014: Criticism of Immigration and Eric Cantor

In 2014, Laura Ingraham criticized immigration policies, calling allowing more immigrant workers "obscene", and denounced Eric Cantor's support for the DREAM Act.

2015: Founded LifeZette

In 2015, Laura Ingraham and businessman Peter Anthony founded the conservative American website LifeZette.

2016: Criticism of "Bushism"

During the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, Laura Ingraham stated she considered the Iraq war a mistake and criticized "Bushism" as Trump ran against Jeb Bush.

2016: Support for Trump at Republican National Committee

In 2016, after Trump became the Republican nominee, Laura Ingraham expressed her support for Trump during her speech at the Republican National Committee.

2016: Hillbilly Elegy Published

In 2016, the book "Hillbilly Elegy" was published.

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September 2017: Criticism of Trump over DREAMers Amnesty

In September 2017, Laura Ingraham criticized then-president Trump for considering an agreement with Democrats on amnesty for DREAMers, questioning when the American working class would get amnesty.

October 2017: Host of The Ingraham Angle

In October 2017, Laura Ingraham became the host of "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News Channel.

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2017: The Benedict Option Published

In 2017, the book "The Benedict Option" was published.

January 2018: Sold Majority Stake in LifeZette

In January 2018, Laura Ingraham confirmed that she had sold the majority stake in LifeZette to The Katz Group, owned by Canadian billionaire Daryl Katz.

February 2018: "Shut Up and Dribble" Controversy

In February 2018, Laura Ingraham told NBA players LeBron James and Kevin Durant to "shut up and dribble" after James criticized Trump. She later defended her statement, citing her 2003 book, "Shut Up & Sing".

February 2018: Warning Against Gun Control Support

In February 2018, Laura Ingraham warned Trump not to support gun control following comments he made in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

March 2018: Advertiser Boycott Following David Hogg Ridicule

In March 2018, Laura Ingraham's show was boycotted by 27 sponsors after she ridiculed David Hogg, a survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. The boycott led to a drop in advertising time during her show.

June 18, 2018: Family Separation Policy Comments

On June 18, 2018, Laura Ingraham defended the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" family separation policy, comparing children's facilities to "summer camps" and criticizing the outrage as "faux liberal outrage".

July 2018: Criticism of Kevin Yoder

In July 2018, Laura Ingraham criticized Republican Congressman Kevin Yoder for supporting a Democratic bill that rolled back Jeff Sessions' order on asylum seekers, accusing him of selling out the Trump agenda.

August 9, 2018: Response to Criticism

On August 9, 2018, Laura Ingraham responded to criticism, stating that her comments were not about "race or ethnicity" but about the importance of American citizenship, respect for the rule of law, and loyalty to the Constitution.

August 2018: Comments on Changing Demographics

In August 2018, Laura Ingraham stated that "some parts of the country it does seem like the America we know and love doesn't exist anymore" due to "massive demographic changes", which were related to immigration.

October 2018: Continued Shun of Ingraham's Show Despite Increased Ratings

As of October 2018, companies were continuing to shun Laura Ingraham's show despite increased ratings following her return from a vacation after the boycott.

October 2018: Urged Republican Vote

In October 2018, Laura Ingraham urged her audience to vote Republican in the upcoming midterm elections, claiming Democrats want to replace American voters.

December 2018: The Laura Ingraham Show Went Off Air

In December 2018, Laura Ingraham's radio show syndicated by Courtside Entertainment Group went off the air.

2018: Why Liberalism Failed Published

In 2018, the book "Why Liberalism Failed" was published.

May 2019: Graphic of Censored Voices

In May 2019, Laura Ingraham's show featured a graphic of "prominent voices censored on social media", including individuals known for anti-Semitic remarks.

June 2019: Dismissal of Reports about Trump's D-Day Delay

In June 2019, Laura Ingraham dismissed reports that Trump had delayed his participation in D-Day commemoration activities to sit for an interview with her, calling them "patently false—fake news".

June 2019: Claims about Asylum Seekers and Ebola

In June 2019, Laura Ingraham spread unsubstantiated claims that asylum seekers to the United States may carry the Ebola virus.

August 2019: Condemnation of China's Human Rights Violations

In August 2019, Laura Ingraham condemned China's "brutal violation of basic human rights" and the Xinjiang internment camps for Muslim ethnic minority groups.

2019: Questioning Vaccine Legitimacy and Pushing Hydroxychloroquine

Throughout 2019, Laura Ingraham repeatedly questioned vaccine legitimacy and promoted the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, even after studies questioned its effectiveness.

May 2020: Criticism of Face Mask Requirements

In May 2020, Laura Ingraham criticized requirements for people to wear face masks in public as a way to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

June 15, 2020: FDA Revokes Emergency Use of Hydroxychloroquine

On June 15, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the Emergency Approval of hydroxychloroquine (and chloroquine), stating a review of studies showed that the drugs' potential benefits in treating COVID-19 did not outweigh the risks.

October 2020: Spreading Misinformation About New Zealand's Pandemic Response

In October 2020, Laura Ingraham and her guest Victor Davis Hanson spread misinformation about New Zealand's response to the pandemic, referring to managed isolation facilities as "camps."

2020: Drew Brees Controversy

In 2020, Laura Ingraham was criticized for supporting Drew Brees' comments about protesters kneeling during the U.S. national anthem, a stance seen as inconsistent with her earlier remarks to African-American athletes.

2020: Threat About the 2020 Campaign

In February 2018, Laura Ingraham warned Trump not to support gun control. She stated in a tweet that if Trump dives on the 2nd Amendment he won't have to worry about who runs his 2020 campaign.

January 6, 2021: Promotion of Antifa Conspiracy Theory and Text to Mark Meadows

Following the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, Laura Ingraham advanced the conspiracy theory that people associated with antifa were responsible. During the attack, she had texted Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, urging the president to tell people in the Capitol to go home.

July 27, 2021: Criticism of Capitol Police Officers

On July 27, 2021, Laura Ingraham ridiculed four members of the Capitol Police and D.C. Police who had responded to the January 6th insurrection, after they testified to House lawmakers.

2021: Suggestion to End Unemployment Benefits

In 2021, Laura Ingraham suggested eliminating unemployment benefits for individuals capable of working.

September 2022: Criticism of Biden Administration's Student Loan Forgiveness Program

In September 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program, mentioning that her mother worked as a waitress until she was 73 to pay for Ingraham's loans, which drew criticism on Twitter.

2022: Report on William and Zachary Zulock

In 2022, Laura Ingraham aired a report about the case of William and Zachary Zulock, two gay men from Georgia convicted of abusing their adoptive children, labeling them as "LGBTQ+ activists".

2022: Criticism of Justice Department and FBI over Mar-a-Lago Search

In 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Justice Department and FBI for the search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, but suggested Republican voters might "turn the page" and back another 2024 presidential candidate.

2024: Suggestion of Alternative Republican Presidential Candidate

In 2022, Ingraham suggested Republican voters might back another presidential candidate in 2024 "if we can get someone who has all Trump's policies, who's not Trump".