Fox News Welcomes Lara Trump as New Host

Lara Trump to Host New Weekend Show on Fox News as Family Ties to Network Deepen

In a significant development in the realm of political media, Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, is set to join Fox News as the host of a new weekend show titled "My View With Lara Trump." The show is scheduled to debut on February 22, featuring a blend of analysis, interviews with key figures, and commentary that reflects the Trump administration’s emphasis on "common sense" in national discourse.

This announcement comes amidst a backdrop of President Trump’s influence over the network, where he has successfully convinced several prominent Fox News hosts to leave their roles and accept significant positions within his administration. Lara Trump’s new role at Fox News marks a notable intersection of family, politics, and media, especially considering there is no prior instance of a close relative of a sitting president leading a high-profile program on a major news channel.

Lara Trump, who is 42 years old, is no stranger to the television landscape. Prior to her upcoming hosting role, she was an on-air contributor for Fox News from March 2021 to December 2022 and worked as a producer on "Inside Edition." Her experience within the media realm has garnered her admiration, as evidenced by comments from Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott, who praised her professionalism and communication skills, highlighting her talent and potential as a host.

In the lead-up to her new show, Lara Trump was notably active in Republican Party politics. Last year, she was appointed co-chair of the Republican National Committee, a role she undertook following her father-in-law’s prompting. During her tenure, she played a crucial part in overseeing the party’s financial and electoral strategies and the organization of the nominating convention held in Milwaukee. However, she stepped down from this position just last month and pivoted her focus back to television.

Interestingly, Lara Trump expressed intentions in December to potentially run for the Florida Senate seat previously held by Marco Rubio, who has since taken up a role as Secretary of State. Yet, as discussions with Fox News gained momentum, she shifted her focus away from a Senate bid to embrace this new opportunity with the network.

While it is not uncommon for the children of former presidents to transition into media roles, Lara Trump’s situation is unique given that her father-in-law is still in office. Historical precedents show that presidential progeny have found their way into the media landscape post-administration. For instance, Jenna Bush Hager joined NBC’s "Today" shortly after her father George W. Bush completed his second term, while Chelsea Clinton worked at NBC News during her mother Hillary Clinton’s tenure as Secretary of State but well after her father left the presidency.

As Lara Trump reaffirms her position with Fox News, the network is enjoying unprecedented ratings. Following the recent election cycle, Fox News has been crowned the most-watched network in cable news, boasting an impressive collection of 636 top-rated telecasts since Election Day. January marked the highest ratings month for the network since its inception in 1996.

Despite the apparent synergy between the Trump family and Fox News, the relationship has not always been smooth. President Trump has previously expressed dissatisfaction with certain aspects of his coverage, resulting in periods of estrangement, such as a four-month hiatus from Fox broadcasts after announcing his candidacy for re-election.

However, relations seem to have solidified recently, noted by high-profile interactions between Trump and Fox leadership. Rupert Murdoch, the influential media figure controlling the network, was observed at Trump’s inauguration and was spotted with him in the Oval Office just a few days ago. Notably, several Fox on-air personalities, including Pete Hegseth and Sean Duffy, have exited their roles to join the Trump administration in vital cabinet positions.

Looking ahead, the launch of "My View With Lara Trump" signifies another layer of integration between the Trump family and the Fox News brand. The show, which will air on Saturdays at 9 p.m. Eastern, promises to deliver content aligned with Trump’s political messaging, especially the desire to restore a sense of "common sense" to American life—a phrase that resonates deeply within Trump’s political narrative. Meanwhile, Brian Kilmeade, who currently occupies the Saturday night 9 p.m. slot, will see his program shifted to Sundays at 10 p.m., making way for Lara Trump’s new venture.

As Lara Trump embarks on this new chapter of her career, observers will undoubtedly be watching closely, considering the implications of a presidential family member hosting a prominent media platform during an active administration. Whether her tenure on Fox News will further entwine the spheres of media and politics remains to be seen, but her introduction as a host certainly reflects the evolving landscape of American political media in the Trump era.