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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Coverage at a glance
- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 4, 2026 at 2:34 AM ET
- Coverage span: 10h 23m
- Coverage: 3 reports from 3 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 1 → 4 publications in 18h 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
ABC NewsTier B
Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified(opens original report in a new tab)Fox News Media has announced that Maria Bartiromo is no longer with the company — ABC News
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