History of Tomi Lahren in Timeline

Tomi Lahren is a conservative American political commentator and television presenter known for her viral "Final Thoughts" segments on TheBlaze, where she criticized liberal politics. She gained significant attention and was described as a rising star in right-wing media. Lahren was suspended from TheBlaze in 2017 after expressing her support for legal abortion access during an interview.

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August 11, 1992: Tomi Lahren's Birth

On August 11, 1992, Tomi Rae Augustus Lahren was born. She is an American conservative political commentator and television presenter.

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2010: Graduation from Central High School

In 2010, Tomi Lahren graduated from Central High School in Rapid City, South Dakota.

August 2014: Debut of On Point with Tomi Lahren

In August 2014, Tomi Lahren's show, On Point with Tomi Lahren, debuted on One America News Network (OANN).

2014: Graduation from University of Nevada, Las Vegas

In 2014, Tomi Lahren graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.A. in broadcast journalism and political science.

July 2015: Commentary on Chattanooga Shootings

In July 2015, Tomi Lahren's commentary video on the 2015 Chattanooga shootings gained widespread attention.

November 2015: Start of New Show with TheBlaze

In November 2015, Tomi Lahren moved to Texas and began a new show with TheBlaze, becoming known for her "Final Thoughts" segments.

January 2016: Endorsed Marco Rubio for President

In January 2016, Tomi Lahren endorsed Marco Rubio for president in the Republican Party presidential primary.

July 2016: Tweet Comparing BLM to the KKK

In July 2016, Tomi Lahren posted a controversial tweet comparing the Black Lives Matter movement to the Ku Klux Klan, which led to a petition calling for her firing from TheBlaze.

August 2016: Criticism of Colin Kaepernick

In August 2016, Tomi Lahren released a video criticizing NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for protesting police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.

March 2017: Public Stance on Abortion Rights

In March 2017, Tomi Lahren stated she was pro-abortion rights, a comment that created controversy and criticism given her previous public statements and inconsistencies on other issues.

March 2017: Suspension from TheBlaze

In March 2017, Tomi Lahren was suspended from TheBlaze after stating on The View that women should have legal access to abortion, causing controversy due to her prior stance and conflicting with the views of TheBlaze's owner.

March 17, 2017: Appearance on The View

On March 17, 2017, Tomi Lahren appeared on The View and stated she supported abortion access, leading to her suspension from TheBlaze.

May 2017: Began Working at Great America Alliance

In May 2017, Tomi Lahren began working in communications at Great America Alliance, describing it as a "side gig" while planning her return to television.

August 2017: Joins Fox News

In August 2017, Tomi Lahren joined Fox News as a contributor, appearing on various shows across Fox News and Fox Business networks.

August 2018: Remarks at Kelli Ward Rally

In August 2018, Tomi Lahren warned against electing 'RINOs' during a rally for Kelli Ward, specifically mentioning Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, which drew criticism due to McCain's poor health.

November 2018: Thanksgiving Tweet on Border Patrol

In November 2018, Tomi Lahren tweeted that the "highlight" of her Thanksgiving was watching United States Border Patrol fire tear gas at migrants attempting to cross the Mexico–United States border illegally.

December 2018: Fox Nation Segment on Migrant Caravan Diseases

In December 2018, Tomi Lahren ran a Fox Nation segment focusing on unconfirmed diseases carried by members of a Central American migrant caravan stopped in Mexico, claiming cases of HIV/AIDS and chickenpox.

June 2019: Engagement to Brandon Fricke

In June 2019, Tomi Lahren announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Brandon Fricke, on Instagram.

April 2020: Moved to Nashville

In April 2020, Tomi Lahren moved from Los Angeles to Nashville.

June 2020: Supported Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights

In June 2020, Tomi Lahren voiced her support for the Supreme Court's ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, et al., which protected LGBTQ individuals from workplace discrimination.