History of Sean Hannity in Timeline
Sean Hannity is a prominent American conservative television and radio host, and author. He is best known for hosting "The Sean Hannity Show," a nationally syndicated radio program, and for his long-running political commentary show on Fox News, which began in 2009. He also co-hosted "Hannity & Colmes" with Alan Colmes from 1996 to 2009, since the beginning of Fox News, which showcased political debates. Hannity is a well-known figure in conservative media.
December 30, 1961: Sean Hannity Born
On December 30, 1961, Sean Patrick Hannity was born. He later became a conservative television presenter, broadcaster, and writer.
1982: Starts House-Painting Business
In 1982, Sean Hannity started a house-painting business, marking his early entrepreneurial endeavors.
1989: First Talk Radio Show
In 1989, Sean Hannity hosted his first talk radio show at the volunteer college station at UC Santa Barbara, KCSB-FM, while working as a general contractor.
1989: Hannity makes anti-gay comments on KCSB radio show
In 1989, Sean Hannity made anti-gay comments on his radio show for KCSB, calling AIDS a "gay disease" and promoting anti-gay activist Gene Antonio. He made derogatory remarks about homosexuals and their behavior, leading to controversy and calls for his dismissal.
1989: Talk Show Host at UC Santa Barbara
In 1989, Sean Hannity volunteered as a talk show host at UC Santa Barbara while working as a general contractor, marking his entry into broadcasting.
1991: Meeting Jill Rhodes
In 1991, Hannity met Jill Rhodes while working at WVNN in Huntsville, Alabama; she was a political columnist for the Huntsville Times.
1992: Move to WGST in Atlanta
In 1992, Sean Hannity moved to WGST in Atlanta, filling the slot vacated by Neal Boortz, advancing his radio career.
September 1996: Hired by Fox News
In September 1996, Sean Hannity was hired by Fox News co-founder Roger Ailes to host a television program, a significant step in his television career.
1996: Co-hosted Hannity & Colmes on Fox
In 1996, Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes co-hosted "Hannity & Colmes" on Fox News, establishing Hannity in the media landscape.
1996: Hannity & Colmes Co-Hosting
In 1996, Sean Hannity began co-hosting Hannity & Colmes with Alan Colmes on Fox News, marking the start of his career in television journalism.
January 1997: Full-Time at WABC
In January 1997, WABC put Sean Hannity on the air full-time, giving him the late-night time slot.
January 1998: Drive-Time Slot at WABC
From January 1998, Sean Hannity was on WABC's afternoon drive-time slot, further establishing his presence in radio.
1998: Birth of Son Patrick
In 1998, Hannity's son, Patrick, was born from his marriage to Jill Rhodes.
September 10, 2001: National Syndication of Radio Show
On September 10, 2001, The Sean Hannity Show began national syndication, expanding its reach to more than five hundred stations nationwide.
2001: Birth of Daughter Merri
In 2001, Hannity's daughter, Merri, was born from his marriage to Jill Rhodes.
2001: Hannity describes climate change as "phony science from the left"
In 2001, Sean Hannity described climate change as "phony science from the left", indicating his rejection of the scientific consensus on the issue.
2002: "Let Freedom Ring" Publication
In 2002, Sean Hannity's book "Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism" was published, becoming a New York Times bestseller.
2003: Freedom Concerts Started
From 2003, Sean Hannity hosted country music-themed "Freedom Concerts" to raise money for charity.
2003: Award from the National Association of Broadcasters
In 2003, Sean Hannity won an award from the National Association of Broadcasters, recognizing his contributions to broadcasting.
2004: Hannity falsely claims scientists disagree about global warming
In 2004, Sean Hannity falsely claimed that scientists couldn't agree on whether global warming was "scientific fact or fiction", despite widespread scientific consensus on the matter.
2004: $25 Million Contract Extension
In 2004, Sean Hannity signed a $25 million five-year contract extension with ABC Radio to continue his show until 2009.
2004: "Deliver Us from Evil" Publication
In 2004, Sean Hannity's book "Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism" was published through ReganBooks and became a New York Times bestseller.
2006: Hannity criticizes Keith Ellison's Quran oath
In 2006, Sean Hannity criticized Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress, for being sworn into office with an oath on a Quran. Hannity compared the Quran to Mein Kampf.
2006: Armed Forces Radio Network
In 2006, Sean Hannity's program was made available via Armed Forces Radio Network, extending its reach to military personnel.
January 2007: Clear Channel Extension
In January 2007, Clear Channel Communications signed a groupwide three-year extension with Sean Hannity on more than eighty stations, solidifying his presence in the radio market.
January 2007: Hannity's America
In January 2007, Sean Hannity began a new Sunday night television show on Fox News, titled "Hannity's America", marking his entry into hosting a solo television program.
June 2007: ABC Radio Sold
In June 2007, ABC Radio was sold to Citadel Communications, changing the ownership structure of Sean Hannity's radio show.
2007: Award from the National Association of Broadcasters
In 2007, Sean Hannity won another award from the National Association of Broadcasters, further acknowledging his achievements in broadcasting.
2007: Characterized as a Political Polarizer
In their 2007 book, Common Ground, Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel described Sean Hannity as a leader among broadcasting political polarizers.
January 2008: Colmes Departure
In January 2008, Alan Colmes announced his departure from Hannity & Colmes, leading to the merging of the show into Hannity.
November 2008: Colmes Departure Announcement
In November 2008, Alan Colmes announced his departure from Hannity & Colmes, leading to changes in Hannity's television career.
2008: Hannity Calls on Obama to Release Birth Certificate
Even after Obama produced his birth certificate in 2008, certified by the state of Hawaii, Hannity kept calling on Obama to release his birth certificate, asking why he did not just produce it.
2008: $100 Million Contract
In the summer of 2008, Sean Hannity was signed for a $100 million five-year contract, securing his financial future in radio.
January 9, 2009: Hannity Takes Over Time Slot
On January 9, 2009, after the final broadcast of Hannity & Colmes, Sean Hannity took over the time slot with his own new show, Hannity.
2009: Contract Continuation
In 2009, Sean Hannity continued his show, following the $25 million contract signed in 2004 with ABC Radio.
2009: Self-Titled Political Commentary Program
In 2009, Sean Hannity started hosting his own political commentary program on Fox News, expanding his role as a political commentator.
2009: Hannity supports enhanced interrogation and volunteers for waterboarding
In 2009, Sean Hannity voiced his support for enhanced interrogation techniques, which are a euphemism for torture. He also volunteered to be waterboarded for charity, prompting Keith Olbermann to pledge a donation for every second of the procedure.
March 2010: "Conservative Victory" Released
In March 2010, Sean Hannity's third book, "Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda," was released by HarperCollins and became a New York Times Bestseller.
2010: Hannity Criticizes Assange
In 2010, Sean Hannity criticized Julian Assange and WikiLeaks, saying he was waging a "war" on the U.S. and putting American lives in jeopardy.
2010: Hannity falsely claims "Climategate" exposed global warming as a myth
In 2010, Sean Hannity falsely stated that the "Climategate" scandal, involving leaked emails from climate scientists, "exposed global warming as a myth cooked up by alarmists", despite subsequent inquiries finding no evidence of misconduct or wrongdoing.
2010: "Conservative Victory" Book Release
In 2010, Sean Hannity released his third book, "Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda," which became a New York Times Bestseller.
2010: Charity Complaints
In 2010, complaints were filed with the FTC and IRS regarding the percentage of money raised by Sean Hannity's "Freedom Concerts" that went to charity.
2012: Romney's failure to obtain votes in Philadelphia
In 2012, Mitt Romney failed to obtain any votes in 59 of 1,687 Philadelphia voting districts, later cited by Sean Hannity as proof of election rigging.
2012: Hannity evolves on immigration issue
In 2012, Sean Hannity said he had evolved on the issue of immigration and favored a "pathway to citizenship" for undocumented immigrants, though he later opposed the idea.
2012: Benghazi Attack
Sean Hannity was a major proponent of alleged scandals involving the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton related to the 2012 Benghazi attack.
September 2013: Premiere Networks Contract
In September 2013, Sean Hannity signed a long-term contract to remain with Premiere Networks, securing his future in radio broadcasting.
2013: Leaves WABC
In 2013, Sean Hannity left WABC in New York, concluding his tenure at the radio station.
2013: Forbes "Celebrity 100" List
In 2013, Sean Hannity was listed as No. 72 on Forbes' "Celebrity 100" list, recognizing his prominence in the media industry.
January 2014: Hosts on WOR in New York City
Since January 2014, Sean Hannity has hosted the 3:00–6:00 p.m. time slot on WOR in New York City.
2014: Hannity's Weapon Ownership
In 2014, Hannity stated that he has carried a weapon for more than half of his adult life and also mentioned that he is a martial artist with a brown belt, training four days a week.
2014: Start at WOR
In 2014, Sean Hannity began working at WOR, marking a transition in his radio career.
2014: Salem Communications Contracts
In 2014, Sean Hannity signed contracts to air on several Salem Communications stations, including WDTK Detroit, WIND Chicago, WWRC Washington, D.C., and KSKY Dallas, expanding his radio presence.
2014: Major Proponent of Alleged Benghazi Scandals
In 2014, analysis found that Sean Hannity was a major proponent of alleged scandals involving the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton related to the 2012 Benghazi attack.
2015: Fox News begins extensive coverage of Uranium One scandal
From 2015 into 2018, Fox News extensively covered the Uranium One scandal, with particular emphasis by Sean Hannity.
April 2016: Contentious Interview with Cruz
In April 2016, tensions between Ted Cruz and Sean Hannity reached a boiling point during a contentious radio interview.
August 2016: Role as Trump Adviser
In August 2016, Jim Rutenberg commented that Sean Hannity is "not only Mr. Trump's biggest media booster; he also veers into the role of adviser,", fueling controversies.
September 2016: Hannity Interviews and Praises Assange
In September 2016, Sean Hannity interviewed Julian Assange and praised him for revealing government corruption. He told Assange, "I do hope you get free one day. I wish you the best."
October 2016: Hannity Offers Obama a One-Way Ticket to Kenya
In October 2016, Sean Hannity offered to purchase a one-way ticket to Kenya for Barack Obama, related to queries about Obama's citizenship.
2016: Study finds Hannity promoted falsehoods about the Affordable Care Act
A 2016 study revealed that Sean Hannity promoted a number of falsehoods regarding the Affordable Care Act. He aggressively supported Republicans and attacked Democrats, often endorsing spurious claims and prioritizing advocacy over accurate reporting.
2016: Hannity vouches for Trump's claimed opposition to the Iraq War
During the 2016 election, Sean Hannity vouched for Donald Trump's claim that he opposed the Iraq War, stating, "Mr. Trump and I disagreed about the Iraq war; I was for it and he was against it.".
2016: Hannity describes Mueller investigation as "one giant incestuous circle of corruption"
In 2016, Sean Hannity described the Mueller investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election as "one giant incestuous circle of corruption." He also attacked James Comey's tenure as FBI Director.
2016: Close Relationship with Trump
In 2016, Sean Hannity developed a close relationship with Donald Trump during the election, which grew even stronger during Trump's presidency. They frequently spoke on the phone to discuss various topics, including Hannity's show, the special counsel investigation, and even White House staff.
2016: Hannity falsely claims fewer people voted for Trump
In 2016, Sean Hannity falsely claimed fewer people voted for Trump in the 2016 election because they heard about the "pee tape" rumor.
2016: Hannity defends Roger Ailes
In 2016, Sean Hannity vociferously defended Roger Ailes when Ailes was accused by multiple women of sexual harassment.
2016: Early Supporter of Donald Trump
In 2016, Sean Hannity was an early supporter of Donald Trump during the presidential election, often acting as an unofficial spokesman.
2016: Criticized for Trump Support
In 2016, Sean Hannity was criticized for being overly favorable to Donald Trump's candidacy and granting him more airtime than other presidential candidates.
2016: Promotion of Conspiracy Theories About Clinton
In 2016, during the presidential election, Sean Hannity promoted conspiracy theories regarding Hillary Clinton's health. He misrepresented photos and falsely claimed she had medical problems.
2016: False Claims About Election Rigging
In 2016, during the presidential election, Sean Hannity was criticized for making false claims about election rigging. He cited Mitt Romney's performance in Philadelphia voting districts as proof, which was later debunked.
February 2017: Hannity Retweets Conspiracy Website
In February 2017, Sean Hannity retweeted a WikiLeaks tweet linking to a conspiracy website article about John McCain, later deleting it after criticism.
March 2017: Calls for "Purge" of Obama-Era Appointees
In March 2017, Sean Hannity called for a "purge" of Obama-era bureaucrats and appointees in government, as part of his advocacy for the "deep state" conspiracy theory.
March 2017: Hannity Publicizes CIA Theory
In March 2017, Sean Hannity publicized a theory that the CIA could have hacked the DNC while making it look like Russia did it.
April 2017: Hannity defends Bill Shine
In April 2017, Sean Hannity defended Fox News co-president Bill Shine after reports that Shine's job was at risk. Shine had been accused in lawsuits of ignoring, enabling, or concealing Roger Ailes' alleged sexual harassment.
May 2017: Promotion of Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
In May 2017, Sean Hannity heavily promoted a conspiracy theory about the death of DNC staffer Seth Rich, leading to backlash and advertisers pulling out of his show.
May 2017: Offer to Assange to Guest Host
In May 2017, Sean Hannity offered Julian Assange the opportunity to guest host his Fox News TV show.
May 2017: Hannity pays tribute to Roger Ailes after his death
In May 2017, Sean Hannity paid tribute to Roger Ailes after Ailes died, calling him "a second father" and threatening Ailes' "enemies". Ailes had been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women.
May 2017: Reiterates Deep State Conspiracy
In May 2017, Sean Hannity reiterated that deep state/intelligence operatives were trying to destroy the Trump presidency.
May 2017: Sekulow Represents Hannity
In May 2017, news reports indicated that Hannity shared another lawyer with Trump, Jay Sekulow. Sekulow had written a cease-and-desist letter to KFAQ on Hannity's behalf.
May 17, 2017: Mueller's appointment
From May 17, 2017, Sean Hannity was repeatedly critical of the FBI, DOJ, Special Counsel Robert Mueller, and others investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
September 2017: Hannity hosts Bill O'Reilly on his show
In September 2017, Sean Hannity hosted Bill O'Reilly on his show after O'Reilly was fired from Fox News due to sexual harassment allegations. During the interview, O'Reilly criticized liberal media watchdog groups.
October 2017: Hannity criticized for defending O'Reilly after Weinstein accusations
In October 2017, Sean Hannity faced criticism for attacking Democrats after the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment allegations became public. This occurred shortly after Hannity defended Bill O'Reilly, who had been fired from Fox News following similar allegations.
November 2017: Fox News host Shepard Smith debunked Uranium One scandal, infuriating viewers
In November 2017, Fox News host Shepard Smith debunked the Uranium One scandal, stating that Hillary Clinton did not personally approve the sale, leading to backlash from viewers. Sean Hannity later called Smith "clueless".
December 2017: Identifies as an Advocacy Journalist
In December 2017, Sean Hannity said "I'm a journalist. But I'm an advocacy journalist, or an opinion journalist."
2017: Cohen provided legal services to Hannity
In 2017, Michael Cohen provided "traditional legal tasks" for Sean Hannity.
2017: Hannity continues to advocate for waterboarding
In 2017, Sean Hannity continued to advocate for the use of waterboarding, using the example of its potential application against a kidnapper.
2017: "Let There Be Light" Film
In 2017, Sean Hannity executive produced and appeared in the film "Let There Be Light", which also stars Kevin Sorbo.
2017: Hannity expresses regret for past anti-gay comments
In 2017, Sean Hannity stated that he regretted his past anti-gay comments from 1989, describing them as "ignorant and embarrassing".
2017: Talkers Magazine Ranking
In 2017, Sean Hannity was ranked No. 2 in Talkers Magazine's Heavy Hundred, acknowledging his influence in talk radio.
2017: Stood For Trump
In 2017, The Washington Post wrote that "what Hannity has stood for – at least for the past couple of years – is Trump."
January 2018: Hannity suggests Hillary Clinton should be in jail
In January 2018, Sean Hannity said he thought Hillary Clinton should be in jail.
March 2018: Listeners per Week
As of March 2018, Sean Hannity's program was heard by more than 13.5 million listeners a week, illustrating his wide reach and popularity.
March 2018: Hannity has not been waterboarded as of March 2018
As of March 2018, according to Media Matters, Sean Hannity has not been waterboarded, despite volunteering to undergo the procedure for charity in 2009.
March 2018: Hannity attacks Special Counsel Robert Mueller
In March 2018, Sean Hannity criticized Special Counsel Robert Mueller, questioning his impartiality and suggesting that his career was "anything but impeccable". Hannity claimed that Mueller's friendships with James Comey and Rod Rosenstein created conflicts of interest in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
March 2018: Seth Rich's Parents Sue Fox News
In March 2018, Seth Rich's parents filed a lawsuit against Fox News for pushing conspiracy theories about their son's death, alleging intentional exploitation of the tragedy for political purposes.
April 9, 2018: Hannity defends Michael Cohen after raid
On April 9, 2018, after federal agents raided Michael Cohen's office and residence, Sean Hannity defended Cohen on air and criticized the federal action, calling it an "unprecedented abuse of power."
April 2018: Property Ownership
As of April 2018, Sean Hannity owned at least 877 residential properties, bought for nearly $89 million, raising ethical and management questions.
April 2018: Hannity claims criminal connections between Clintons, Mueller, and Comey
In April 2018, Sean Hannity claimed on his show that there were "criminal" connections between Bill and Hillary Clinton, Robert Mueller, and James Comey. Hannity alleged that these individuals were part of connected "Deep State crime families" actively trying to undermine President Trump.
April 2018: Controversy over Shared Lawyer
In April 2018, Sean Hannity faced controversy after it was revealed that he shared a lawyer, Michael Cohen, with Donald Trump. This raised ethical concerns as Hannity did not disclose this relationship while defending Cohen on Fox News.
April 16, 2018: Hannity Revealed as Cohen Client
On April 16, 2018, in a court hearing, it was revealed that Sean Hannity was one of Michael Cohen's clients. This was after Cohen's lawyers were compelled to name him against his wishes due to fears of embarrassment.
May 16, 2018: Hannity's show episodes devoted to Mueller
From Mueller's appointment (May 17, 2017) to May 16, 2018, Sean Hannity had 487 segments substantially devoted to Mueller.
June 2018: Hannity suggests witnesses destroy phones
In June 2018, Sean Hannity sarcastically suggested that witnesses in Mueller's probe should "follow Hillary Clinton's lead" and destroy their personal phones to avoid examination. This occurred after reports indicated that Mueller's probe had asked witnesses to turn over their personal phones to investigators.
August 2018: Trump claims Hannity agrees with government shutdown over border wall funding
In August 2018, Donald Trump suggested he might shut down the government to force Congress to fund his border wall, claiming that Sean Hannity agreed with the action.
August 2018: Giuliani and Sekulow Host Hannity's Radio Show
In August 2018, Sean Hannity allowed Jay Sekulow and Rudy Giuliani, lawyers for Donald Trump, to host his radio show. They used the platform to defend Trump and promote the administration's arguments.
November 4, 2018: Hannity to make "special guest appearance" at Trump rally
On November 4, 2018, it was announced that Sean Hannity would make a "special guest appearance" with Donald Trump at a midterm campaign rally in Missouri. Despite initially tweeting that he would not be on stage campaigning, Hannity did speak at the rally, criticizing the "fake news" media.
2018: Most-Watched Host
By 2018, Sean Hannity had become one of the most-watched hosts in cable news and most-listened-to hosts in talk radio, as noted by Forbes.
2018: Fox News continues extensive coverage of Uranium One scandal
From 2015 into 2018, Fox News extensively covered the Uranium One scandal, with particular emphasis by Sean Hannity.
2018: Estimated Annual Income
In 2018, Forbes estimated Hannity's annual income to be $36 million.
May 2019: Hannity criticizes Mueller's statement
In May 2019, after Robert Mueller stated that his investigation did not exonerate Donald Trump, Sean Hannity responded by saying that Mueller was "basically full of crap" and did not know the law.
June 2019: Hannity Outraged by Pelosi's Comment
In June 2019, Sean Hannity criticized Nancy Pelosi's comment about wanting to see Trump in prison. He said it was despicable behavior, which was criticized as hypocrisy.
June 2019: Hannity calls on Trump to "bomb the hell out of Iran"
In June 2019, Sean Hannity urged Donald Trump to "bomb the hell out of Iran" after Iran shot down a U.S. drone.
August 2019: Attending Wedding with Ainsley Earhardt
In August 2019, Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt attended a wedding together at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey.
2019: Hannity leaves the Catholic Church
In 2019, Sean Hannity left the Catholic Church, citing "too much institutionalized corruption". However, he has stated that his Christian faith has grown stronger with age.
2019: Conspiracy Theories
In 2019, The New Yorker wrote that Sean Hannity had "[spewed] baseless conspiracy theories with impunity", citing his controversial style.
February 2020: Hannity accuses the left of rooting for COVID-19 to wreak havoc in the U.S.
In February 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread to the United States, Sean Hannity claimed that "many on the left are now all rooting for corona to wreak havoc in the United States" for political gain.
March 2020: Hannity characterizes COVID-19 as a "hoax"
In March 2020, Sean Hannity characterized the COVID-19 virus as a "hoax" and suggested it might be a "fraud" perpetrated by the "deep state".
June 2020: Divorce Announcement
In June 2020, Hannity and Jill Rhodes announced that they had divorced the previous year, but had separated years prior.
October 12, 2020: Fox News Settles Seth Rich Lawsuit
On October 12, 2020, Fox News agreed to pay millions of dollars to the Rich family in a settlement, resolving a lawsuit related to the network's conspiracy theories about Seth Rich's death.
December 2020: Hannity Calls for Special Prosecutor
In December 2020, Sean Hannity called for a special prosecutor to investigate Trump's claims of voter fraud, despite a lack of credible evidence.
2020: Election Fraud Claims
In 2020, Sean Hannity made false claims of election fraud in the presidential election, contributing to controversies.
2020: "Live Free or Die" Publication
In 2020, Sean Hannity released his fourth book, "Live Free or Die", adding to his body of published work.
2020: Sidney Powell appears on Hannity's show
In 2020, Shortly after the election, Sean Hannity hosted Trump attorney Sidney Powell, who made assertions that the company's voting machines had been rigged against Donald Trump.
2020: Hannity Offers Advice to Meadows
In 2020, after Donald Trump lost the election, Sean Hannity sent text messages to Mark Meadows, including one seemingly suggesting a joint real estate venture.
December 31, 2020: Hannity's Text to Meadows
On December 31, 2020, Sean Hannity texted Mark Meadows saying he did "NOT see January 6 happening the way he [Trump] is being told."
April 2021: Purchased House Near Mar-a-Lago
In April 2021, Hannity purchased a $5.3 million house near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
July 2021: Hannity encourages vaccination on live television
In July 2021, on live television, Sean Hannity encouraged his audience to consider getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
2021: Fox News Sued by Dominion
In 2021, Fox News was sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems, due to claims promoted by Sean Hannity and others that the company's voting machines were rigged against Donald Trump.
May 2022: Hannity participated in a conference call
In May 2022, Sean Hannity participated in a conference call days after the 2020 presidential election that focused on strategies for challenging the legitimacy of the vote.
January 2023: Comer Investigates the Bidens
In January 2023, Comer began investigating the Bidens, but did not initially find evidence of wrongdoing by the president.
October 2023: Staffer solicits support for Jordan as House Speaker
In October 2023, a staffer on Sean Hannity's show emailed Republican lawmakers to ask why they weren't supporting Representative Jim Jordan, Donald Trump's choice for House Speaker.
December 2023: House Initiates Impeachment Inquiry
In December 2023, despite the lack of evidence found by Comer, House Republicans voted unanimously to initiate an impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
2023: Hannity promotes allegations against Joe and Hunter Biden
Throughout 2023, Sean Hannity heavily promoted allegations that President Joe Biden acted corruptly through his son Hunter Biden's business affairs, characterizing them as the "Biden crime family". He ran numerous segments alleging bribery and corruption, particularly concerning Ukraine.
February 2024: FBI Informant Indicted
In February 2024, the FBI informant who made bribery allegations against Biden was indicted on charges of fabricating the story; this informant was allegedly associated with Russian intelligence.
March 2024: Impeachment Inquiry Winding Down
By March 2024, due to a lack of evidence and limited Republican support, the impeachment inquiry against President Biden was winding down.
April 2024: Hannity Avoids Biden Inquiry
By April 2024, it was reported that Hannity had not mentioned the Biden inquiry on his program or hosted Comer for a month, following the indictment of the FBI informant.
2024: Move to Florida
In 2024, Hannity announced that he had moved from Long Island, New York, to Florida and would be broadcasting his shows from his new home permanently.
2024: Engagement to Ainsley Earhardt
It was announced that Hannity proposed to Ainsley Earhardt on Christmas Day 2024 at a church in Florida.
