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Maria Bartiromo was a featured anchor on Fox News and Fox Business for over twelve years. His sudden departure comes in a context of internal tensions linked to the channel's political coverage, particularly concerning Donald Trump's statements on the 2020 presidential election.
The break between Fox News and one of its best-known presenters quickly caused the White House to react. Friday, Donald Trump publicly defended Maria Bartiromo, ousted the day before by the channel after more than twelve years on the air.
“I can’t believe Maria Bartiromo will no longer host her wonderful shows on Fox News/Business,” the president wrote on Truth Social. He called her an “absolute professional” and a “true warrior,” before adding that “her fans, and there are many of them, will not be happy!” ".
She would have delivered information to the White House
Fox News announced his departure on Thursday “effective immediately”, without detailing the reasons. The group simply spoke to American media about a “commercial decision”. According to the Los Angeles Times, Maria Bartiromo would have transmitted internal instructions from Fox to senior White House officials regarding the coverage of Donald Trump's statements on the 2020 presidential election.
According to the website TheWrap, a Fox Business manager refused to air a story that Maria Bartiromo wanted to focus on theories involving China and the 2020 election. The presenter sent a screenshot of these instructions to White House officials. Fox then reportedly learned of this exchange following a call from the Trump administration.
Defamation, fake news… Bartiromo in the storm
This departure comes after Maria Bartiromo had not appeared on the group's channels since August 9, again according to the Los Angeles Times. Its daily show Mornings with Maria is to become Mornings with Fox Business with several presenters, while Sunday Morning Futures will be given temporary replacements pending the appointment of a permanent presenter.
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Fox News will name a permanent anchor for Sunday Morning Futures in the coming weeks.
Likely · Within weeks
Maria Bartiromo could join another television channel or launch an independent media outlet.
Possible · Within months
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