History of Tammy Bruce in Timeline

Tammy Bruce is an American conservative radio host, author, and political commentator. She's also served as 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.

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August 20, 1962: Tammy Bruce's Birth

On August 20, 1962, Tammy K. Bruce was born. She would later become known as an American conservative radio host, author, and political commentator.

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April 7, 1982: Death of Brenda Benet

On April 7, 1982, Brenda Benet, with whom Tammy Bruce had a romantic relationship, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home.

1982: Worked for Gloria Loring and Alan Thicke

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

1990: President of Los Angeles NOW

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

1995: Comments on O.J. Simpson Trial

In 1995, Tammy Bruce responded to the verdict in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, stating the need to teach children about violence against women and declaring Simpson unwelcome in the country. She also reportedly refused to discuss the issue with black women, leading to censure by the NOW Executive Board.

May 1996: Resignation from Los Angeles NOW

In May 1996, Tammy Bruce resigned as president of Los Angeles NOW following censure for comments made regarding the O.J. Simpson trial and disagreements over the focus of feminist advocacy.

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) ended.

1997: Hosted Talk Show on KFI

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

2002: Graduation from USC

In 2002, Tammy Bruce, after returning to school in her late 30s, obtained a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern California.

2003: Appointment to Schwarzenegger's Transition Team

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

2009: Film Debut in 2081

In 2009, Tammy Bruce made her film debut in the short feature film "2081", based on the Kurt Vonnegut short story, Harrison Bergeron.

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2010: Op-Ed on Liberal Intolerance

In 2010, Tammy Bruce wrote an op-ed discussing her shift from a liberal activist to a conservative, criticizing what she perceived as bigotry and intolerance within the political left.

2011: Appearance in The Undefeated

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

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November 2012: Guest Host on Talk Radio Network

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

2014: Prager University Video

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.

May 2017: Criticism of Autistic Child

In May 2017, Tammy Bruce faced controversy after criticizing an autistic child on Fox News' Tucker Carlson Tonight for asking Vice President Mike Pence for an apology. Bruce later apologized on air.

December 2018: Criticism of Gingerbread People Decision

In December 2018, Tammy Bruce appeared on Fox News to criticize a Scottish coffee shop's decision to call "gingerbread men" "gingerbread people", characterizing it as a "tipping point" in policing free speech.

2019: Host of Get Tammy Bruce

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

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January 2025: 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.

June 2025: Backlash from America First Supporters

In June 2025, Tammy Bruce faced backlash from many America First supporters when she said that the US was "the greatest country on earth next to Israel".