Lou Dobbs, conservative political commentator and television host who appears nightly on fox A business networker of more than a decade has passed away. He was 78.
His death was announced on Thursday in a post on his official website. X account, calling him a “fighter to the end – fighting for what was most important to him, God, family and country.”
“Lou’s legacy will live on forever as a patriot and a great American. We ask that you keep Lou’s wonderful wife Debi, his children and grandchildren in your prayers,” the post said.
He was the host of “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on FOX Business from 2011 to 2021, after two separate stints at CNN.
Fox News Media said in a statement that the network was saddened by Dobbs’ passing.
“An incredible entrepreneur with a gift for broadcasting, Lou helped make cable news a successful and influential industry,” the statement said. “We are deeply grateful for his tremendous contributions and extend our sincerest condolences to his family.”
Dobbs was named in a lawsuit against Fox News by Dominion Voting System about lies spread online about the 2020 presidential election. A mediator in 2023 has pushed the two sides toward a Settlement of $787 millionprevent a trial. A mountain of evidence — some critical, some simply embarrassing — showed that many Fox executives and on-air talent did not believe the allegations, which aired primarily on shows hosted by Dobbs, Maria Bartiromo and Jeanine Pirro. At the time, They are afraid of angering Trump fans. in the auditorium with truth.
When Dobbs joined Fox Business, he said he considered himself an underdog. A few years later, his show was highly rated and he was a key figure at the right-leaning network.
“We will focus on the American people, their standard of living… America,” he said of his program in 2011. “That has always been my starting point.”
Dobbs’ Fox show is called “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” the same show he left in 2009 after an awkward final few years at CNN. Once a television business journalist best known for his “Moneyline” show in the 1990s, Dobbs made CNN management uncomfortable as he became more hard-line and drew angry protests from Latinos for his emphasis on curbing illegal immigration.
He is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, frequently praising the businessman-turned-president on his show. Trump has made declare praised Dobbs late Thursday.
“He understood the world and what was ‘going on’ better than most,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Lou was unique in so many ways, and loved our country. My deepest condolences to his wonderful wife, Debi, and family. We will miss him dearly!”
Dobbs delves into the complex economic and public policy issues that drive society, and says he always wants to be candid with viewers about his views on issues.
“My audience has always expected me to tell them where I come from and I see no reason to disappoint them,” he said in 2011.
