History of Tomi Lahren in Timeline

Tomi Lahren is a conservative political commentator and television presenter known for her conservative views and viral 'Final Thoughts' segments on TheBlaze. She gained prominence for her criticism of liberal politics and quickly rose to fame as a media personality. Lahren's tenure at TheBlaze ended after she expressed her support for legal abortion access during an interview, which contradicted the company's stance.

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August 11, 1992: Tomi Lahren Born

On August 11, 1992, Tomi Lahren was born Tomi Rae Augustus Lahren and 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) after she was offered the opportunity to host her own show instead of an internship.

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 Garners Attention

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

November 2015: Joins 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: Endorses Marco Rubio for President

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

July 2016: Tweet Comparing Black Lives Matter to the Ku Klux Klan

In July 2016, Tomi Lahren posted a tweet comparing the Black Lives Matter movement to the Ku Klux Klan, leading to a petition for her to be fired 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: Lahren States Pro-Abortion Rights

In March 2017, Tomi Lahren publicly stated she was pro-abortion rights, which sparked controversy. She later clarified her stance in Playboy, saying she had always supported abortion rights as a matter of national law but was personally against abortion.

March 2017: Suspension from TheBlaze

In March 2017, Tomi Lahren was suspended from TheBlaze after stating on The View that she believed women should have legal access to abortion.

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March 17, 2017: Guest Appearance on The View

On March 17, 2017, Tomi Lahren appeared on The View and stated her support for abortion rights, leading to criticism and her suspension from TheBlaze.

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May 2017: Joins Great America Alliance

In May 2017, Tomi Lahren began working in communications at Great America Alliance.

August 2017: Joins Fox News as Contributor

In August 2017, Tomi Lahren joined Fox News as a contributor after working with Great America Alliance.

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August 2017: Joins Fox News

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

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August 2018: Criticism of John McCain and Jeff Flake

In August 2018, Tomi Lahren warned against electing 'RINOs' into Congress at a rally for Kelli Ward, applying the term to Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, which was criticized as cruel due to McCain's poor health.

November 2018: Comments on Border Patrol Firing Tear Gas

In November 2018, Tomi Lahren stated that the "highlight" of her Thanksgiving was watching the United States Border Patrol fire tear gas at migrants trying 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 members of a Central American migrant caravan carrying diseases, listing unconfirmed 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: Moves to Nashville

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

June 2020: Supports Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Employment

In June 2020, Tomi Lahren supported the Supreme Court's ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, which protected LGBTQ people from employment discrimination.