Fox Business Ends Maria Bartiromo’s 12-Year Tenure Without Explanation
Maria Bartiromo has been abruptly removed from Fox News and Fox Business after 12.5 years, with the network citing no reason for her departure. Her final on-air appearance was August 9, and her shows will now feature rotating hosts or new permanent replacements.
Key points
- Fox News Media announced that Maria Bartiromo is no longer with the company, effective immediately, thanking her for her 12.5-year tenure but providing no reason for the split.
- Bartiromo’s last on-air appearance was on August 9, 2026, on both Fox News and Fox Business, though the official announcement came on September 3.
- Her flagship program, 'Mornings with Maria,' will be rebranded to 'Morning with Fox Business' and will feature rotating hosts for the next few weeks.
- Her Sunday show, 'Sunday Morning Futures,' will be hosted by Jason Chaffetz this week, with a new permanent host to be named soon.
- Sources indicate the departure is not due to a move to another network or a White House appointment, despite speculation linking it to the recent vacancy in the White House press secretary role.
- Bartiromo, a two-time Emmy winner known for covering Wall Street and frequently interviewing Donald Trump, joined Fox in 2014 after 20 years at CNBC.
Background
Bartiromo’s exit mirrors the sudden, unexplained departure of Tucker Carlson from Fox News in 2023. She had been a prominent figure on Fox Business, often referred to as 'Money Honey' for her live coverage from the New York Stock Exchange floor. Her departure coincides with the first White House press briefing since Karoline Leavitt left her role as press secretary, fueling speculation about potential political appointments, though sources deny this is the case.
Why it matters
The abrupt removal of a high-profile anchor without explanation signals internal shifts at Fox News and Fox Business, particularly regarding figures closely associated with Donald Trump. It raises questions about the network’s editorial direction and the future of its flagship business programming.
What to watch
Fox Business will transition 'Mornings with Maria' to a rotating host format and appoint a new permanent host for 'Sunday Morning Futures.' Bartiromo has not publicly commented on her departure or her future plans.
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