Tomi Lahren is an American conservative political commentator and television presenter known for her direct, often provocative style and viral video segments that propelled her to prominence as a young media figure on the right. Born Tomi Rae Augustus Lahren on August 11, 1992, in Rapid City, South Dakota, she developed an early interest in politics and journalism. She attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism and began her media career with local news internships and a stint as a host for the online outlet One America News Network.

Her national breakthrough came when she joined the conservative network TheBlaze, founded by Glenn Beck, to host her own show, Tomi. It was there that she introduced her signature "Final Thoughts" segments, short, pointed monologues delivered directly to camera that frequently criticized liberal politicians, progressive policies, and mainstream media. These videos, characterized by her rapid-fire delivery and confident demeanor, spread widely on social media, earning her a massive following and leading The New York Times to describe her as "the Right's rising media star." Her tenure at TheBlaze ended in March 2017 when she was suspended after stating on the talk show The View that she supported legal access to abortion, a position at odds with the network's stance.

Following her departure, Lahren briefly worked for the pro-Donald Trump advocacy group Great America Alliance before securing a role at Fox News in August 2017. She joined as a contributor, providing commentary across various programs on both Fox News and Fox Business Network. She became a frequent guest co-host on shows like Outnumbered and The Ingraham Angle, solidifying her presence in mainstream conservative media. Expanding her platform, she launched the talk show No Interruption on the Fox Nation streaming service, offering longer-form interviews and commentary. In June 2022, she further diversified her portfolio by joining the digital sports and culture network OutKick to host a new program titled Tomi Lahren Is Fearless.

Through her work on television and digital platforms, Tomi Lahren has remained a polarizing and influential voice in political commentary, maintaining a significant audience drawn to her unfiltered critiques of the left and her advocacy for conservative viewpoints.