Early Career And Cnn

Lou Dobbs, Longtime Conservative Commentator and Trump Supporter, Dies at 74

Early Career and CNN

Lou Dobbs, the political commentator and former host of CNN's "Lou Dobbs Tonight," passed away on Thursday at the age of 74. Dobbs began his career in journalism as a business news anchor, joining CNN in 1980 to host the financial program "Moneyline."

Fox Business and Trump Support

After leaving CNN in 1999, Dobbs moved to Fox Business Network where he launched his own show, "Lou Dobbs Tonight." The program became known for its conservative political commentary, and Dobbs became one of former President Donald Trump's most vocal supporters in the media.

Show Cancellation and Lawsuit

In November 2020, Fox News canceled "Lou Dobbs Tonight" a day after Smartmatic, an election technology company, filed a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox Corporation and Dobbs. The lawsuit alleged that Dobbs and other Fox hosts spread false information about Smartmatic's involvement in the 2020 presidential election.

Legacy

Lou Dobbs' legacy will be remembered for his decades of work in business news and his controversial political views. His support for Trump and his belief in election fraud generated both admiration and criticism from viewers and commentators alike.