Fox News star Maria Bartiromo is out at the network
Longtime Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo has departed the network after 12 and a half years. Her exit follows her involvement in high-profile defamation lawsuits related to the 2020 presidential election.
Why it matters
Bartiromo's departure marks a significant personnel change for Fox News, which has faced massive legal and financial repercussions regarding its election coverage.
Longtime Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo is out at the network.
"We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 1/2 years and wish her all the best on her next chapter," a spokesperson said in a brief statement.
Media The 'wackadoodle' foundation of Fox News' election-fraud claims Bartiromo joined the network in 2014 after becoming a star at CNBC. At Fox Business and the Fox News Channel, she hosted "Mornings with Maria" and other shows bearing her name. The network is rebranding those shows and will have a rotating cast of anchors host them.
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