Trump says Maria Bartiromo’s fans ‘will not be happy’ with Fox News exit
President Donald Trump reacted to Maria Bartiromo’s exit from fox News on Thursday, praising her ratings and expressing concern that her fans will be unhappy. The network announced her departure without providing specific reasons. Trump emphasized Bartiromo’s professionalism and her popularity among viewers, recalling her hosting multiple top shows, including “Mornings with Maria” and “Sunday Morning Futures,” with Trump frequently appearing on her programs.Reports suggest she was dismissed because she wanted to pursue a story related to theories that China influenced the 2020 election, which fox News producers reportedly refused to air. The White House was also said to have contacted Fox executives about her story, which was seen as a fireable offense. bartiromo’s departure comes amid legal issues faced by Fox News over election-related conspiracy theories, including a $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems and ongoing lawsuits from Smartmatic. she is named in both lawsuits. Fox has offered little comment,and the situation has caused concern among her supporters and critics alike.
President Donald Trump reacted to anchor Maria Bartiromo‘s exit from Fox News on Thursday, praising the journalist’s ratings and saying her departure will not sit well with fans.
The network announced Bartiromo’s exit Thursday afternoon, thanking her for her time with the company but offering few details about the reason behind her departure.
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“I can’t believe Maria Bartiromo is no longer going to have her great show(s) on FoxNews/Business,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “Three different shows, always number one. Maria is a total professional, and a true warrior. Her fans, of which there are many, will not be happy. God bless you, Maria!”
Bartiromo had been with Fox News for over a decade and hosted Mornings with Maria, Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street, and Sunday Morning Futures, featuring Trump on her shows numerous times during her tenure.
While Bartiromo and the network have said little about her exit, reporting from Puck and Status suggests she was fired due to her wanting to pursue a story related to theories that China played a role in the 2020 election, something Trump often amplifies.
Fox News producers reportedly refused to air Bartiromo’s story, and the anchor later shared a text exchange about the cancellation with the White House, according to the outlets. The White House allegedly contacted producers and executives about the situation, which they saw as a fireable offense.
MARIA BARTIROMO NO LONGER WITH FOX NEWS
Election conspiracies are a touchy subject for the media giant, as the company faced two defamation lawsuits from voting technology companies. Fox settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million in April 2023 for claims alleging the company’s machines rigged the 2020 election. A separate $2.7 billion lawsuit filed by Smartmatic is ongoing. Bartiromo is named in both lawsuits.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Fox and Bartiromo for comment.
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