Did you know that Lawrence Jones became the youngest Black to co-host on a cable news network at just 31 years old? Did you know his journey into national media began with local activism in his hometown of Garland, Texas?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Early Life and Education
01:57 - Early Career and Activism
03:26 - Entry into Media and Rise at Fox News
04:51 - Breaking Records at Fox News
06:32 - Lawrence Jones Cross Country
07:39 - Personal Life and Canine Advocacy
09:06 - Challenges and Controversies
10:02 - Outro
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This video delves into the remarkable career of Lawrence Jones, a rising star at Fox News who has shattered records and broken barriers in the world of cable news. From his early days as a youth mayor to his current role as co-host of Fox & Friends, we explore Jones's path to success and the unique perspective he brings to political commentary.
We examine Jones's educational background, his early forays into local politics, and his transition into national media. The video highlights his rapid ascent at Fox News, from contributor to host of his own show, "Lawrence Jones Cross Country," to his historic appointment as co-host of Fox & Friends.
Beyond his professional achievements, we also shine a light on Jones's personal life, particularly his relationship with his service dog, Nala, and how this has influenced his advocacy for veterans' issues. We discuss the challenges and controversies he's faced along the way, and consider the impact he's making as a young, African American conservative voice in the media landscape.
Lawrence Jones Sets New Record on Fox News
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Early Life and Education
01:57 - Early Career and Activism
03:26 - Entry into Media and Rise at Fox News
04:51 - Breaking Records at Fox News
06:32 - Lawrence Jones Cross Country
07:39 - Personal Life and Canine Advocacy
09:06 - Challenges and Controversies
10:02 - Outro
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This video delves into the remarkable career of Lawrence Jones, a rising star at Fox News who has shattered records and broken barriers in the world of cable news. From his early days as a youth mayor to his current role as co-host of Fox & Friends, we explore Jones's path to success and the unique perspective he brings to political commentary.
We examine Jones's educational background, his early forays into local politics, and his transition into national media. The video highlights his rapid ascent at Fox News, from contributor to host of his own show, "Lawrence Jones Cross Country," to his historic appointment as co-host of Fox & Friends.
Beyond his professional achievements, we also shine a light on Jones's personal life, particularly his relationship with his service dog, Nala, and how this has influenced his advocacy for veterans' issues. We discuss the challenges and controversies he's faced along the way, and consider the impact he's making as a young, African American conservative voice in the media landscape.
Lawrence Jones Sets New Record on Fox News
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00:00In the fast-paced, dog-eat-dog world of cable news,
00:03rising stars can make a big impact.
00:05Today, we're sharing the story of a young man
00:08who's been making waves and breaking barriers
00:10in the industry.
00:11From his humble beginnings to his current role
00:13as a prominent voice on one of America's
00:16most-watched networks,
00:17we'll explore the journey of Lawrence Jones.
00:21Early life and education.
00:22When we struggled, Mama, did you ever go back in your mind
00:27and say, maybe I could have made a different decision
00:30at that time because we had good days and we had bad days,
00:33but we did it all together.
00:34Well, yeah, of course, son, of course.
00:37You know, when it gets hard,
00:40you're always going to be thinking about
00:42it could have been easier.
00:44However, the more I pray, the more I talk to God,
00:50and the more that I was honest about my struggle,
00:53I had that village that came along,
00:56like your aunt, BT, my grandparents, my mom,
01:01you know, they stepped up and they helped us.
01:04Lawrence Billy Jones III was born December 10, 1992,
01:08in Garland, Texas.
01:09Raised by his parents, Tamaria and Lawrence Jones II,
01:13young Lawrence grew up in a household
01:15that valued education, hard work,
01:17and community involvement.
01:19These early influences shaped his future career
01:22and political leanings.
01:23From an early age, he showed an interest in politics
01:26and community service.
01:28In 2009, at just 16 years old,
01:30he served as the youth mayor of Garland, Texas.
01:34This early taste of leadership and public service
01:37proved to be a defining moment of his life,
01:39setting the stage for his future career
01:41and political commentary.
01:43Jones's academic journey led him to Garland High School,
01:46where he graduated in 2011.
01:48Following that, he pursued higher education
01:51at the University of North Texas,
01:52focusing on political science and criminal justice.
01:57Early career and activism.
01:59I can't do this by myself,
02:01but together we can change the way
02:03this school district is running.
02:05I'm Lawrence B. Jones,
02:07and I'm running the Garland Independent School Board,
02:09trust me.
02:10Even before completing his university studies,
02:13Jones was already making waves in his local community.
02:16At 19, he took a bold step by running for a seat
02:20on the Garland Independent School District Board.
02:22Though he didn't win the election,
02:24this early foray into local politics
02:27demonstrated his ambition and desire to make a difference.
02:30His professional career began in an unexpected place,
02:34as a student advocate
02:35in the Garland Independent Student District.
02:37The position made him the youngest employee in the district,
02:41a pattern of breaking age barriers
02:43that has continued throughout his career.
02:45His work in education didn't stop there.
02:47He also served two years as a board member
02:50for Dallas County Child Welfare.
02:52In 2012, he expanded his reach
02:54by joining the Garland Parks and Recreation Board.
02:57This diverse range of experiences
02:59in local governance and community service
03:01provided him with a unique perspective
03:03on grassroots politics and social issues.
03:06His activism caught the attention
03:08of larger conservative circles.
03:10In 2013, he was named Activist of the Year by Freedom Works,
03:14a conservative and libertarian advocacy group.
03:17This recognition marked a turning point in his career,
03:20opening doors to national platforms
03:22and setting the stage for his future in media.
03:26Entry into media and rise at Fox News.
03:28The sensitivity with 501c3 status,
03:31this conversation never happened.
03:33The man Tarango is speaking to is Lawrence Jones.
03:36He's an undercover operative
03:37with a watchdog group called Project Veritas.
03:41Jones' transition from local activism to national media
03:45began with his work for Project Veritas in 2013.
03:48While controversial, this experience
03:51gave him firsthand exposure
03:52to investigative journalism and media production.
03:56It also aligned him more closely
03:57with conservative media circles.
03:59In 2015, he gained national attention
04:02when he created a fundraiser for Memories Pizza,
04:05an Indiana pizzeria that faced backlash
04:08after its owner stated
04:09they would refuse to cater a gay wedding.
04:12The fundraiser raised over $800,000.
04:15His radio career began to take shape
04:17as he started hosting The Lawrence Jones Show
04:20on The Blaze Radio Network.
04:21This platform allowed him to refine his on-air persona
04:25and develop his skills as a commentator.
04:27He also contributed to Dana Loesch's show on Blaze Media,
04:31further expanding his presence.
04:33The year 2018 marked a major milestone in Jones' career.
04:37He became the editor-in-chief of Campus Reform,
04:40a conservative website focusing on higher education issues.
04:45More importantly, he joined Fox News as a contributor,
04:48marking the beginning of his journey with the network.
04:51Breaking records at Fox.
04:53I'm this young man, and then Sean Hannity sees me on TV.
04:56He says, I want to meet with you.
04:58I love my job. Good evening.
04:59So Sean Hannity says,
05:01I want you to be my man on the street.
05:03Man, who doesn't know Sean Hannity?
05:05This is the guy that's been at Fox the longest.
05:07He is the star.
05:08Lawrence Jones, LJ.
05:09I said, I don't think this is going to be a good idea.
05:12He goes, why not?
05:13I said, well, I'm a libertarian.
05:15You're a strong Republican conservative man,
05:18and sometimes I disagree with the party.
05:20He goes, well, that won't be a problem.
05:22When we disagree, you just be you.
05:25He said, just be LJ.
05:27I could just be me.
05:31Jones' rise at Fox News was meteoric.
05:34Starting as a contributor in 2018,
05:37he quickly became a regular face on various Fox News programs.
05:41His youthful energy, articulate commentary,
05:44and unique perspective as a young African-American conservative
05:48made him stand out in the crowded field of political commentators.
05:52In October 2019, Jones' hard work paid off
05:55when he was promoted to a regular substitute host
05:58and co-host role at Fox News.
06:00This promotion necessitated a move to New York City,
06:03placing him at the heart of the media world.
06:06The pinnacle of Jones' career at Fox News came in September 2023,
06:10when he was named a permanent co-host
06:13of the weekday edition of Fox & Friends.
06:15This appointment made history,
06:17as he became the youngest African-American
06:19to co-host on a cable news network at age 31.
06:23The achievement not only marked a personal triumph for Jones,
06:26but also represented a significant milestone
06:29in the diversification of cable news.
06:32Lawrence Jones Cross Country.
06:34Welcome to Lawrence Jones Cross Country.
06:36We will be coming to you live tonight and every Saturday night.
06:40This show will take you to the front lines
06:42of America's biggest challenges.
06:44We'll give you a front row seat to the biggest stories
06:48in sports and entertainment.
06:50We'll bring you exclusive interviews
06:52that you won't see anywhere else.
06:54In January 2022, he reached another career milestone
06:58with the launch of his own show, Lawrence Jones Cross Country.
07:01The program aired every Saturday at 9 p.m. Eastern,
07:04live from Fox News' world headquarters in New York City.
07:08The show's format allowed Jones to showcase his ability
07:11to connect with ordinary Americans,
07:13featuring stories and perspectives from across the nation.
07:16It quickly gained a following,
07:18with viewers appreciating his approachable style
07:20and focus on issues affecting everyday Americans.
07:24But the show's run was relatively short-lived,
07:26with Jones' promotion to co-host of Fox & Friends
07:29In September 2023, Cross Country came to an end.
07:33The brief but impactful run of the show
07:35served as a stepping stone in Jones' career.
07:39Personal life and canine advocacy.
07:42All right, welcome back.
07:43As you may know, the Cross Country family
07:45recently opened his arms to my new dog, Nyla.
07:49Look at her, isn't she gorgeous?
07:50While much of Jones' life is in the public eye
07:53due to his media career,
07:55he's managed to keep certain aspects
07:56of his personal life private.
07:58As of 2024, he's not married,
08:01but he's been in a relationship with a woman named Sydney.
08:03The couple has kept their relationship
08:05largely out of the public,
08:07with Sydney making only occasional appearances
08:09on Jones' social media.
08:11One aspect of his personal life
08:13that has captured public attention
08:15is his relationship with his service dog, Nala.
08:17Jones introduced Nala to the world in September 2022,
08:21and she quickly became a fan favorite.
08:23The story of how Nala came into Jones' life
08:26is both heartwarming and serendipitous,
08:28stemming from a story he was working on
08:30about a decorated Special Forces canine.
08:33He's been open about the impact Nala has had on his life,
08:36describing her as a gift.
08:38But beyond being a companion,
08:40Nala is training with Baden canine
08:42to assist U.S. veterans with PTSD.
08:45Jones' relationship with Nala has allowed him
08:47to shine a light on the importance of service dogs,
08:50particularly with veterans dealing with PTSD.
08:53This advocacy work extends beyond
08:55just talking about service dogs on his shows.
08:58Jones has participated in various events and initiatives
09:01aimed at supporting veterans
09:03and promoting the use of service dogs.
09:07Challenges and controversies.
09:08Sean, they didn't just tell me that it was a crisis,
09:10they actually showed me the crisis on the border.
09:13I'm standing right on the border
09:15by the Rio Grande, it's right behind me.
09:17Like many public figures,
09:19particularly those in political commentary,
09:21he has faced his share of controversies.
09:23One notable incident occurred in April 2019
09:27when he wore a small bulletproof vest
09:29during a Fox News segment
09:30at the Mexico-United States border in Laredo, Texas.
09:34This decision was met with mockery online
09:37with many journalists who routinely cover
09:39the border region stating
09:40they'd never used protective gear in their reporting.
09:43Jones later clarified the U.S. Border Patrol
09:45had advised him to wear the vest.
09:47He's also faced criticism for some of his on-air statements.
09:50In 2019, he erroneously blamed the Obama administration
09:54for a so-called sweetheart plea deal
09:56that Jeffrey Epstein received in 2008,
09:59despite Obama not being president at the time.
10:02Now it's time to hear from you.
10:03What do you think about Lawrence Jones's
10:05rapid rise in the media world?
10:07Let us know in the comment section below.