Lou Dobbs, the renowned political commentator, died at the age of 78. Dobbs, who was well-known for his time at CNN and Fox News,

Was a contentious figure, especially due to his comments on Barack Obama. Former President Donald Trump called Dobbs.

“an incredible talent” and a “friend and truly amazing reporter, journalist, and artist” in his sympathy letter posted on Truth Social. Trump went on, “Lou was special, and he loved our country.”

Dobbs started his career at KBLU radio in Arizona before moving to television in the mid-1970s and joined NBC’s King-TV in Seattle. In 1980, he hosted Moneyline,

 

A business news show on CNN, and was among the network’s earliest correspondents. In 2009, Dobbs left CNN due to controversies regarding his coverage of illegal immigration.

From 2010 until the show’s termination in 2021, he hosted “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on Fox Business. Fox News Media expressed their sympathies by describing Dobbs.

As “an amazing businessman with a gift for broadcasting” and acknowledging his significant contributions to cable news. Dobbs is survived by his wife, Debi, and their six children.