History of Tomi Lahren in Timeline

Tomi Lahren is a conservative political commentator and television presenter known for her strong conservative views and her role as a host on TheBlaze. She became widely recognized for her "Final Thoughts" segments, in which she criticized liberal viewpoints. Lahren's videos often went viral, establishing her as a prominent figure in right-wing media. She faced suspension from TheBlaze after expressing her support for legal abortion access during an appearance on The View.

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August 11, 1992: Tomi Lahren Born

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.

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, Lahren graduated from 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 on the 2015 Chattanooga shootings gained widespread attention.

November 2015: Start of TheBlaze Show

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

January 2016: Endorsement of Marco Rubio

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

July 2016: Black Lives Matter Tweet

In July 2016, Tomi Lahren posted a tweet comparing the Black Lives Matter movement to the Ku Klux Klan, sparking controversy and a petition for her firing.

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: Suspension from TheBlaze

In March 2017, Lahren was suspended from TheBlaze after stating on The View that she believed women should have legal access to abortion, which conflicted with the views of TheBlaze's owner.

March 2017: Controversy Over Abortion Stance

In March 2017, Tomi Lahren's comments about being pro-abortion rights led to criticism and accusations of inconsistency, as she had previously expressed anti-abortion views.

March 17, 2017: Appearance on The View

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

May 2017: Work at Great America Alliance

In May 2017, Tomi Lahren began working in communications at Great America Alliance, while also planning to return to television as a commentator.

August 2017: Joining 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: Criticism of John McCain and Jeff Flake

In August 2018, at a political rally, Tomi Lahren warned against electing 'RINOs' and was criticized for her comments about Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, especially as McCain was nearing death.

November 2018: Tear Gas Tweet

In November 2018, Tomi Lahren stated that the "highlight" of her Thanksgiving was watching United States Border Patrol fire tear gas at migrants.

December 2018: Migrant Caravan Segment

In December 2018, Tomi Lahren ran a Fox Nation segment focusing on diseases allegedly carried by members of a Central American migrant caravan.

June 2019: Engagement Announcement

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

April 2020: Move to Nashville

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

June 2020: Support for Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights

In June 2020, Tomi Lahren supported the Supreme Court's ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, which protected LGBTQ employees from being fired based on their sexuality or gender identity.