Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Laura Ingraham

Public opinion and media debates around Laura Ingraham—discover key moments of controversy.

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.

2003: Advocated for the Iraq War

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

2013: Opposed Bipartisan Immigration Reform Plan

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

September 2014: Claimed Obama Sent Assistance to Africa Due to Colonialism Guilt

In September 2014, Ingraham claimed that then-president Barack Obama sent assistance to Africa during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and exposed Americans to the virus because of his guilt over "colonialism".

2014: Criticized Immigration Policies and Politicians

In 2014, Laura Ingraham criticized immigration policies, denounced Eric Cantor for supporting the DREAM Act, and criticized Renee Ellmers for supporting comprehensive immigration reform.

September 2017: Criticized Trump on DREAMer Amnesty

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

February 2018: "Shut Up and Dribble" Controversy

In February 2018, Ingraham told NBA players LeBron James and Kevin Durant to "shut up and dribble" after James criticized Trump. Her statement drew criticism and was followed by explanations citing her 2003 book, Shut Up & Sing.

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.

June 18, 2018: Compared Children's Facilities to Summer Camps

On June 18, 2018, Ingraham defended the Trump administration's family separation policy, comparing children's facilities to "summer camps" and "boarding schools".

July 2018: Criticized Kevin Yoder on Asylum Policy

In July 2018, Ingraham harshly criticized Republican congressman Kevin Yoder for supporting a Democratic bill that rolled back Attorney General Jeff Sessions' order regarding asylum seekers.

August 9, 2018: Ingraham Angle Monologue

On her August 9, 2018 Ingraham Angle monologue, Laura Ingraham stated she was not talking about "race or ethnicity" and went on to say, "There is something slipping away in this country and it's not about race or ethnicity. It's what was once a common understanding by both parties that American citizenship is a privilege, and one that at a minimum requires respect for the rule of law and loyalty to our constitution."

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August 2018: Comments on Changing Demographics

In August 2018, 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" related to immigration.

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.

October 2018: Urged Audience to Vote Republican

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

May 2019: Showed Graphic of Censored Voices

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

June 2019: Spread Claims About Asylum Seekers Carrying Ebola

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

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".

2020: Drew Brees Support Criticism

In 2020, Ingraham was criticized for supporting Drew Brees' statements against protesters kneeling during the national anthem, after previously criticizing African-American athletes for similar actions.

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: Aired Report on Zulock Case

In 2022, Ingraham aired a report about the case of William and Zachary Zulock, two gay men convicted of abusing their adoptive children, and made controversial claims about LGBTQ+ activists.

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.