Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Laura Ingraham

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.