Lara Trump mocked as she joins Fox News to host weekend primetime show: 'New DEI hire'

WASHINGTON, DC: Lara Trump is making her return to Fox News as the host of a new primetime show!

On Wednesday, February 5, Fox News announced that the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump will host 'My View with Lara Trump', set to premiere on February 22 and air Saturdays. 

However, the announcement hasn’t been met with universal excitement. Alongside the buzz, Lara is facing a wave of criticism and online trolling

CEO of Fox News Media praises Lara Trump

Lara Trump, married to President Trump’s son Eric, has received praise from Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Media.

Speaking to The New York Times on Wednesday, Scott said, "Lara was a total professional and a natural when she was with us years ago. She is very talented and is a strong, effective communicator with great potential as a host." 

Lara has previously worked for several years as a producer on Inside Edition and served as an on-air contributor to Fox News from March 2021 to December 2022.

A press release about the show described its focus: "Every week, the program 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."

Lara herself expressed her excitement about returning to Fox News, stating, "[I’m] thrilled to bring my voice back to FOX News, talk directly with the American people, and highlight what makes this country so great." 

She added, "As I cover the success of The Golden Age of America, I look forward to where this time will lead our country and where this opportunity will lead me in the future."

Lara also took to X (formerly Twitter), saying, "SO excited! See you Saturday nights on @FoxNews !!! 🇺🇸."

Lara Trump is not only facing criticism from online users but also from a senior fellow at Media Matters for America.

Voicing his concerns on X, he wrote, "Donald Trump's daughter-in-law goes from Fox contributor to RNC chair to Fox host, you really can't think of the network as independent from the White House in any way right now."

Lara Trump faces flak after getting her own show as host

After Fox News announced Lara Trump's return as a host, many internet users have voiced their criticism.

One user wrote, “I see Fox News is on the Trump 'DEI' diet.”

Another said, “That’s disgusting.”

A speaker questioned, “DEI hire??”

One person mocked, ““Watch me lie” would be a better title.”

One social media user joked, “This should be a fun propaganda hour.”

One more person asked, “This is a DEI hire isn't it.”

“Merit? Lol,” someone else interrogated.

A person mocked, “In the name of all that’s Holy, Don’t let her sing please. 🙏”

A comment read, “I'm hoping it's a variety show like Hee Haw, and lots of "singing" from Lara Trump 🤣.”

Another said, "Fox media new DEI hire Lara Trump."

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