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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jasmine Fernández

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Maria bartiromos lawyer issues statement about fox news departure | History Defined

  • A lawyer for Maria Bartiromo has rejected reports that the anchor has been terminated or has left Fox News Media, writing: “The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false”.
  • The dispute follows an announcement by Fox News Media saying it was parting ways with Bartiromo after more than 12 years at the network.
  • Reports alleged Bartiromo was let go for leaking an internal network directive about election coverage to the Donald Trump administration.
  • Donald Trump defended Bartiromo on social media, praising the long-time television host as a total professional and a true warrior.
  • Fox News Media has already moved to rebrand Bartiromo's lineup of shows and fill her hosting slots with rotating anchors.

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