History of Tomi Lahren in Timeline
Tomi Lahren is an American conservative political commentator and television presenter known for her right-leaning views. She gained prominence as the host of "Tomi" on TheBlaze, particularly for her viral "Final Thoughts" segments, which often criticized liberal politics. Lahren's strong opinions and media presence led The New York Times to call her "the Right's rising media star." However, she faced suspension from TheBlaze in 2017 after publicly stating her pro-choice stance on abortion during an interview on The View.
August 11, 1992: Tomi Lahren's Birth
On August 11, 1992, Tomi Lahren was born. She is an American conservative political commentator and television presenter.
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, "On Point with Tomi Lahren" debuted on One America News Network (OANN) after she was offered a hosting opportunity instead of an internship.
July 2015: Commentary on Chattanooga Shootings Garners Attention
In July 2015, a video of Tomi Lahren's commentary on the 2015 Chattanooga shootings received widespread attention.
November 2015: Begins 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: Endorses Marco Rubio for President
In January 2016, Lahren endorsed Marco Rubio for president in the Republican Party presidential primary.
July 2016: Black Lives Matter Tweet Controversy
In July 2016, Lahren posted a controversial tweet comparing the Black Lives Matter movement to the Ku Klux Klan, leading to a petition for her removal from TheBlaze.
August 2016: Criticizes Colin Kaepernick's Protest
In August 2016, Lahren released a video criticizing NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for protesting police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.
March 2017: Comments on Abortion Rights Spark Controversy
In March 2017, Lahren publicly stated her support for abortion rights, which contrasted with her previous statements and sparked criticism.
March 2017: Suspension from TheBlaze
In March 2017, Lahren was suspended from TheBlaze after stating on "The View" that women should have legal access to abortion.
March 17, 2017: Guest Appearance on The View
On March 17, 2017, Lahren appeared on "The View" stating women should have access to abortion, leading to criticism and suspension from TheBlaze.
May 2017: Joins Great America Alliance
In May 2017, Tomi Lahren began working in communications at Great America Alliance.
August 2018: Criticism of McCain and Flake
In August 2018, at a rally for Kelli Ward, Lahren warned against electing 'RINOs' and was criticized for her remarks about Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, especially given McCain's declining health.
November 2018: Comments on Border Patrol and Migrants
In November 2018, Lahren stated that the "highlight" of her Thanksgiving was watching United States Border Patrol fire tear gas at migrants at the Mexico–United States border.
December 2018: Focus on Migrant Caravan Diseases
In December 2018, Lahren ran a Fox Nation segment focusing on diseases allegedly carried by members of a Central American migrant caravan.
June 2019: Engagement to Brandon Fricke
In June 2019, 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: Supports Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights
In June 2020, Lahren supported the Supreme Court's ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, et al., protecting LGBTQ individuals from workplace discrimination.
2020: Engagement Called Off
In 2020, Lahren's engagement to Brandon Fricke was called off.
September 25, 2021: Engagement Confirmed on 'Justice with Judge Jeanine'
On September 25, 2021, Lahren confirmed her engagement on an episode of "Justice with Judge Jeanine".
June 2022: Named Host of 'Tomi Lahren Is Fearless' on OutKick
In June 2022, Lahren was named host of a new show called "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" on OutKick.
September 10, 2025: Named Co-Host of The Big Weekend Show
On September 10, 2025, Fox News announced that Lahren would be named co-host of The Big Weekend Show alongside Joey Jones, starting on September 20.
2025: Podcast Interview with Krystal Ball
In a 2025 interview on her podcast with Krystal Ball, Lahren stated she had zero disagreements with the actions of President Trump and his administration, including the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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