Fox News Media abruptly ousts longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo
Bartiromo had been a host at the network for more than a decade and Fox gave no explanation for the decision
TL;DR
- Maria Bartiromo has been ousted from Fox News Media without explanation.
- She hosted a weekday morning show on Fox Business Network and the Sunday morning show 'Sunday Morning Futures'.
- Bartiromo was a prominent figure in defamation lawsuits against Fox News Media concerning 2020 election coverage.
- Internal communications revealed her openness to 'stop the steal' theories.
- Her daily Fox Business show will now be called 'Mornings with FOX Business' with rotating anchors.
- Her Sunday show will initially be hosted by Jason Chaffetz, with a new host to be announced.
- The abrupt nature of her departure is compared to Tucker Carlson's exit.
- Bartiromo was known for her fervent support of Donald Trump and had dined with him on multiple occasions.
- She was appointed to the board of the Kennedy Center.