Laura Ingraham facts for kids
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Laura Ingraham
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Ingraham in 2022
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Laura Anne Ingraham
June 19, 1963 Glastonbury, Connecticut, U.S.
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Laura Anne Ingraham (born June 19, 1963) is an American television host and author. She is known for her conservative views. Since October 2017, she has hosted The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette, a conservative website. Before her TV show, she hosted a popular radio show called The Laura Ingraham Show.
In the late 1980s, Ingraham worked for the Reagan administration. She later became a lawyer after studying at the University of Virginia. She even worked for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas. Ingraham started her career in media in the mid-1990s. She is known for supporting Donald Trump and was an informal advisor during his time as president.
Early Life and Education
Laura Ingraham grew up in Glastonbury, Connecticut, where she was born. Her mother's parents were from Poland. Her father had Irish and English family roots. She finished Glastonbury High School in 1981.
In 1985, Ingraham earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. She then went to the University of Virginia School of Law. There, she worked as an editor for the Virginia Law Review. She earned her law degree in 1991.
Career Highlights
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In the late 1980s, Ingraham worked as a speechwriter for the Reagan administration. She helped write speeches for the Domestic Policy Advisor. She also briefly edited The Prospect magazine.
After law school, Ingraham worked as a law clerk. She worked for Judge Ralph K. Winter Jr. from 1991 to 1992. Then, she worked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from 1992 to 1993. After that, she was an attorney at the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. In 1995, she was featured on the cover of The New York Times Magazine. This was for a story about young conservatives.
Television Host
Ingraham has hosted several TV shows. Her first time as a host was on MSNBC in 1996. In the late 1990s, she became a commentator for CBS. She also hosted the MSNBC show Watch It!.
In 2008, Fox News Channel gave her a three-week trial for a new show called Just In. In October 2017, she became the host of The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel.
Radio Host
Ingraham started The Laura Ingraham Show in April 2001. Her show was broadcast on many radio stations across the country. It was also available on XM Satellite Radio. In 2012, Talkers Magazine ranked her show as the fifth most popular in America. Her radio show ended in December 2018. She still creates podcasts for Courtside Entertainment Group.
LifeZette
LifeZette is a conservative American website. Ingraham and businessman Peter Anthony founded it in 2015. In January 2018, Ingraham sold most of her share in LifeZette. It was bought by The Katz Group, owned by Canadian billionaire Daryl Katz.
Books
Laura Ingraham has written several books. Many of them have been bestsellers.
- The Hillary Trap: Looking for Power in All the Wrong Places (2000, updated 2005). This book discusses her views on Hillary Clinton and feminism.
- Shut Up & Sing: How Elites from Hollywood, Politics, and the UN Are Subverting America (2003). This book criticizes liberal elites in various fields.
- Power to the People (2007). This book focuses on the importance of people participating in culture and promoting conservative values. It was a New York Times bestseller.
- The Obama Diaries (2010). This book is a fictional collection of diary entries by President Barack Obama. Ingraham uses it to satirize his presidency. It was also a New York Times bestseller.
- Of Thee I Zing (2011). This book is a collection of humorous stories. It points out what Ingraham sees as a decline in American culture. It was a New York Times bestseller.
- Billionaire at the Barricades (2017). This book explains Donald Trump's 2016 election victory. It describes it as a continuation of a populist movement.
Political Views
Ingraham is known for her strong conservative views. She has been described as a "provocateur" in media. She often discusses topics like immigration and politics. Her influences include Ronald Reagan and Pat Buchanan.
Immigration
Ingraham often criticizes immigration policies. She has expressed views against high levels of immigration. For example, she opposed a 2013 plan for immigration reform in the U.S. Senate. She has said that allowing more immigrant workers could harm the "American experience."
She has also criticized politicians who support pathways to citizenship for young immigrants. She believes that American citizens should have priority.
Donald Trump
Ingraham is a strong supporter of Donald Trump. She was an informal advisor to his administration. In 2016, she spoke at the Republican National Committee to support Trump.
Personal Life
Ingraham grew up attending a Baptist church. At age twelve, she converted to Roman Catholicism. She has studied both Spanish and Russian languages.
In April 2005, Ingraham shared that she had received treatment for breast cancer.
She is a single mother of three adopted children. She adopted a girl named Maria from Guatemala in 2008. She adopted two boys, Michael Dmitri and Nikolai Peter, from Russia in 2009 and 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Laura Ingraham para niños
- List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Seat 10) – Clarence Thomas
