Ann Coulter is an American conservative social and political commentator, writer, syndicated columnist, and lawyer. She rose to prominence in the 1990s as an outspoken critic of the Clinton administration. Coulter has written 13 books, many of which have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list. She is a frequent guest on television news programs, where she often expresses controversial opinions. Coulter is also a popular speaker at conservative events.