Career Timeline of Laura Ingraham: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Laura Ingraham built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Laura Ingraham is a prominent American conservative television host, best known for hosting *The Ingraham Angle* on Fox News Channel since 2017. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Prior to her television career, Ingraham hosted *The Laura Ingraham Show*, a nationally syndicated radio program, solidifying her presence as a leading voice in conservative media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1984: Controversial Articles in The Dartmouth Review

In 1984, while editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth Review, Ingraham wrote several controversial articles, including one that outed members of the campus Gay Students Association.

1991: Earned Juris Doctor Degree

In 1991, 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.

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

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

1992: Clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

From 1992 to 1993, Ingraham clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

1996: Became Host on MSNBC

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

April 2001: Launched The Laura Ingraham Show

In April 2001, Laura Ingraham launched The Laura Ingraham Show, which was heard on 306 stations and on XM Satellite Radio.

2003: Publication of "Shut Up & Sing"

In 2003, Ingraham published her book "Shut Up & Sing", which became relevant in 2018 when she used similar language against NBA players.

2003: Advocated for the Iraq War

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

2004: The Laura Ingraham Show Moved to Talk Radio Network

In 2004, The Laura Ingraham Show, originally syndicated by Westwood One, moved to Talk Radio Network.

2008: Fox News Trial Run for "Just In"

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

November 2012: Departure from Talk Radio Network

In November 2012, Laura Ingraham announced her departure from Talk Radio Network, declining to renew her contract 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.

2015: Founded LifeZette

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

2016: Criticized Bushism

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

2016: Expressed support for Trump

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

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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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: Warned Trump against supporting gun control

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

March 2018: Show boycotted after ridiculing David Hogg

In March 2018, Laura Ingraham's show was boycotted by 27 sponsors after she ridiculed David Hogg, a 17-year-old student survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. This was followed by an apology from Ingraham.

October 2018: Companies continued to shun Ingraham's show

As of October 2018, companies were continuing to shun Laura Ingraham's show despite the increased ratings.

December 2018: The Laura Ingraham Show Went Off Air

In December 2018, The Laura Ingraham Show went off the air. Laura Ingraham continues to produce podcast material for Courtside's PodcastOne division.

June 2019: Dismissed reports of Trump delaying D-Day commemoration

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 as "fake news", despite video evidence to the contrary.

August 2019: Condemned China's Human Rights Abuses

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

2019: Questioned vaccine legitimacy

During the coronavirus pandemic starting in 2019, Laura Ingraham repeatedly questioned vaccine legitimacy.

May 2020: Criticized face mask requirements

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

June 15, 2020: FDA revoked Emergency Use Authorization of hydroxychloroquine

On June 15, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration revoked the Emergency Approval of hydroxychloroquine (and chloroquine).

October 2020: Spread 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 on her show, referring to managed isolation facilities as "camps".

January 6, 2021: Advanced antifa conspiracy theory about Capitol attack

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. She also texted Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, urging the president to tell people in the Capitol to go home, recognizing the damage it was causing to his legacy.

July 27, 2021: Ridiculed Capitol Police

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: Suggested ending unemployment benefits

In 2021, Laura Ingraham suggested getting rid of unemployment benefits for people capable of work.

September 2022: Criticized Biden's student loan forgiveness program

In September 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program, stating that her mother worked as a waitress until she was 73 to pay for Ingraham's loans. This led to criticism on Twitter regarding her mother's work situation.

2022: Criticized FBI search of Mar-a-Lago

In 2022, Laura Ingraham criticized the Justice Department and FBI for the search of Trump's private club and residence, Mar-a-Lago, over his handling of classified information.

2024: Suggested Republicans might 'turn the page' from Trump

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