Fox News Media abruptly ousts longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo
The Guardian • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Fox News Media abruptly parted ways with Maria Bartiromo after 12 and a half years, without providing a reason for her departure, though she had been off the air since early August.
- Bartiromo was a prominent Fox Business and Fox News host known for her strong support of Donald Trump and involvement in defamation lawsuits related to the 2020 election coverage.
- Internal documents revealed Bartiromo entertained election fraud theories favored by Trump supporters, and she earned $70 million during her Fox career.
- Her daily show will be temporarily hosted by rotating anchors, while her Sunday program will be hosted by Jason Chaffetz until a new permanent host is named.
- Speculation surrounds whether Bartiromo’s exit is linked to ongoing legal issues or a potential role in the Trump administration, though no official confirmation has been made.
