
Fox News Parts Ways with Maria Bartiromo Amid Election Fraud Legal Risks
Fox News Media announced the departure of longtime host Maria Bartiromo on September 4, 2026, citing a 'business decision' without providing specific reasons. The move follows reports that Bartiromo shared internal network guidance with the White House, which instructed Fox to avoid covering President Trump's recent claims regarding the 2020 election. While Fox thanked her for 12.5 years of service, her attorney denied she was fired, claiming she remains an employee. The exit highlights tensions between Fox’s corporate legal interests and its alignment with the Trump administration, particularly given ongoing defamation lawsuits from voting machine companies.











