Maria Bartiromo fired by Fox
Fox News Media fired longtime host Maria Bartiromo for business reasons, a spokesperson confirmed to Axios on Thursday. Why it matters: Bartiromo is considered one of the network's most high profile hosts. The unexpected departure prompted questions about whether she would join the Trump administration. Bartiromo has developed a strong rapport with the president over the last decade. The White House didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. What they're saying: In a statement, Fox…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Deadline · Sep 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
- Coverage span: 19 min
- Coverage: 3 reports from 3 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 1 → 3 publications in 1h 25m
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AxiosTier B
Maria Bartiromo fired by Fox(opens original report in a new tab)NBC NewsTier B
Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer says she was not fired from Fox News(opens original report in a new tab)Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer on Friday said that the Fox News and Fox Business anchor was not fired from the company where she worked for more than 12 years. — NBC News
DeadlineTier B
Maria Bartiromo Insists She Wasn’t Fired By Fox News: “We Have The Receipts”, Attorney Claims(opens original report in a new tab)Longtime Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, through attorney Bryan Freedman, is disputing reports that she has been fired by Fox News Media. “For many years, Maria Bartiromo hosted three No. 1 rated television shows on… — Deadline
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- Source authority
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- Story prominence
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- Velocity
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