Donald Trump Praises Fox News Anchor After Shocking Exit
Fox Business will rename her programs and use rotating anchors while permanent replacements are still pending.
- On Thursday, September 3, Fox News Media confirmed Maria Bartiromo's departure after over 12 years. Donald Trump praised her work on Truth Social, calling her "FANTASTIC."
- Bartiromo transitioned from her 20-year career at CNBC to Fox in 2014, eventually becoming a close Trump ally. After the 2020 election, she coordinated interview questions with Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
- Critics point to her reporting on the 2020 election and "the chocolate cake interview" with Trump as evidence of shifting editorial standards. These segments contributed to Fox's $787.5 million Dominion settlement.
- Starting Friday, September 4, Fox Business is renaming Mornings with Maria to Mornings with Fox Business. Jason Chaffetz will host Sunday Morning Futures as the network rotates anchors.
- The network reportedly instructed staff over summer to avoid validating Trump's election claims. This restructuring appears designed to mitigate future legal liabilities following the Dominion settlement.
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Although the reason for the dismissal has not been disclosed, too close an ties with the Trump administration appears to be the reason for her departure.
By Brian Stelter, CNN. President Donald Trump and Fox News maintain a relationship that, to a large extent, benefits both parties. But occasionally their interests diverge, and Maria Bartiromo is a prime example. Fox removed Bartiromo from its programs after she leaked internal directives to the Trump administration.
Donald Trump Praises Fox News Anchor After Shocking Exit
(Photo Credit: whitehouse and potus on Instagram) Donald Trump praised a longtime Fox News anchor following a sudden change at the network. Maria Bartiromo received a strong message from the president after Fox News Media confirmed her departure. Her departure became effective Thursday, September 3, after Bartiromo spent over 12 years with Fox News Media. The company did not provide a reason for her departure in its initial announcement On Truth…
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