Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, has joined Fox News as a host of a new weekend show called "My View with Lara Trump". The show, which premiered on Saturday, February 22, will air on Saturdays from 9 to 10 p.m. and will focus on the "return of common sense to all corners of American life as the country ushers in a new era of practicality". Lara Trump, a former producer for "Inside Edition" and host of Trump Productions' "Real News Update", has been a regular paid contributor on Fox News since 2021. She has also been active in Donald Trump's presidential campaigns, leading the Trump-Pence Women's Empowerment Tour in 2016 and serving as a senior adviser to the Trump campaign during the 2020 presidential election.
According to Fox News, "My View with Lara Trump" will feature big picture analysis and interviews with thought leaders, shedding light on the headlines driving the national conversation and affecting families around the country. The show is an opinion-based program, and Lara Trump has stated that she is "thrilled to bring my voice back to Fox News, talk directly with the American people, and highlight what makes this country so great". However, some critics have accused Fox News of hiring Lara Trump to produce propaganda for her father-in-law and his administration. Matt Gertz, a senior fellow at Media Matters for America, has written that "the deal is almost comically corrupt" and that "no one should have any illusions that Fox has hired Lara Trump to produce anything other than crude propaganda for her father-in-law and his administration".
Sean Hannity, a Fox News host, recently introduced Lara Trump on his show, but appeared to stumble over her name, leading some to speculate that he had used a profanity. However, Hannity quickly recovered and added that her show would be a "hit". Lara Trump has been a prominent figure in the Trump family and has been involved in various media outlets, including her own podcast, "The Right View", which features a panel of conservative women discussing sociopolitical issues. She has also been considered for various political roles, including taking over Marco Rubio's Senate seat and running for the North Carolina Senate seat.
Lara Trump's background is in communications, having graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in communications. She also graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York and became a pastry chef and a personal trainer. She met her husband, Eric Trump, in 2008, and the couple married in 2014 at a ceremony at Mar-a-Lago. They have two children together, Eric "Luke" Jr. and Carolina Dorothy. Lara Trump has been a regular presence on Fox News, and her new show is expected to be a prominent part of the network's weekend lineup.
The addition of Lara Trump to Fox News has sparked controversy, with some accusing the network of bias and others praising her as a talented and charismatic host. As the show premieres, it will be interesting to see how Lara Trump navigates the complex world of cable news and whether her show will resonate with audiences. With her experience in media and politics, Lara Trump is well-positioned to make a significant impact on the network and to bring a unique perspective to the conversation. The show's focus on common sense and practicality is likely to appeal to a wide range of viewers, and Lara Trump's charisma and charm are likely to make her a popular host.
