Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tammy Bruce

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tammy Bruce made an impact.

Tammy Bruce is an American conservative radio host, author, and political commentator. She has been a spokesperson for the United States Department of State during the Trump administration. Bruce is known for her on-air contributions to Fox News and for hosting 'Get Tammy Bruce' on Fox Nation. Her work and commentary often focus on political and social issues from a conservative perspective.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1982: Worked for Gloria Loring and Alan Thicke

In 1982, Tammy Bruce worked for Gloria Loring and her then-husband, Alan Thicke, after previously working as a personal secretary for Brenda Benet.

1990: Became President of Los Angeles NOW

In 1990, Tammy Bruce became president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She was the youngest woman to lead a major chapter of NOW at the time.

1995: Response to the O. J. Simpson Murder Trial Verdict

In 1995, Tammy Bruce responded to the verdict in the O. J. Simpson murder trial with comments about violence against women. She also refused to discuss the issue on a talk show, reportedly saying "I don’t have time to argue with a bunch of black women; we’ve moved beyond that." The NOW Executive Board voted to censure her for what it called these "racially insensitive comments".

May 1996: Resignation from Los Angeles NOW and Launch of Women's Progress Alliance

In May 1996, Tammy Bruce resigned as president of Los Angeles NOW following censure for racially insensitive comments. Bruce then launched the Women’s Progress Alliance with Denise Brown, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson.

1996: End of Term as President of Los Angeles NOW

In 1996, Tammy Bruce's seven-year term as president of the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) concluded.

1997: Hosted Overnight Talk Show on KFI

In 1997, Tammy Bruce began hosting an overnight weekend talk show on KFI.

2003: Appointed to Schwarzenegger's Transition Team

In 2003, Tammy Bruce was appointed to serve on California Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger's transition team after his successful recall election against Governor Gray Davis.

2011: Appeared in The Undefeated

In 2011, Tammy Bruce appeared in the documentary film The Undefeated.

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November 2012: Guest Host on Talk Radio Network

In November 2012, Tammy Bruce returned to Talk Radio Network (TRN) as a guest host during the move of The Laura Ingraham Show from TRN to Courtside Entertainment Group.

2014: Created Video for Prager University

In 2014, Tammy Bruce created a short video for the conservative YouTube channel Prager University, in which she summarized her criticisms of the contemporary feminist movement.

2019: Became Host of Get Tammy Bruce

In 2019, Tammy Bruce became the host of Get Tammy Bruce, which airs on the Fox Nation streaming service.

January 2025: Named Spokesperson for the United States Department of State

In January 2025, Donald Trump announced that Tammy Bruce would be named as Spokesperson for the United States Department of State in his second administration.