Maria Bartiromo exits Fox after 12 years, no reason given

Fox News Media abruptly ended Maria Bartiromo’s 12½-year tenure, removing her from Fox Business and Fox News programs without publicly stating a reason. Multiple reports say the immediate dispute involved allegations that Bartiromo shared confidential internal guidance with White House officials after executives directed staff to limit coverage of Donald Trump’s claims about the 2020 election and China. Reports also cite broader editorial tensions, criticism related to Fox’s $787.5 million Dominion settlement and ongoing Smartmatic litigation, and reportedly problematic interviews. Fox is replacing her programs with rotating anchors, and executive producer Patrick Ignozzi was also reportedly dismissed. Trump praised Bartiromo, while Vice President JD Vance denied rumors that she could become White House press secretary.