Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role
Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo has departed the network, though her attorney denies reports that she was fired for leaking editorial guidance to the White House. The network confirmed her departure was effective immediately but provided no specific reason for the exit.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding editorial independence and internal policy enforcement at major news networks.
Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria show anchor Maria Bartiromo, speaks during an interview, on 9 June 2026, in Washington. Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria show anchor Maria Bartiromo, speaks during an interview, on 9 June 2026, in Washington. Fox News Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role Fox announced host’s departure Thursday but gave no explanation, only saying it was effective immediately
Prefer the Guardian on Google Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer sharply denied that she was fired from her job at Fox News on Friday, after reports that she was dismissed after divulging the network’s editorial guidance to the White House.
Fox announced Bartiromo’s departure on Thursday but provided no explanation, saying only in a statement that it was effective immediately.
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