Fox News Gives Terse Response to Report Tying Maria Bartiromo to White House Leak
The statement came hours after it was confirmed that the longtime journalist was exiting Fox News "effective immediately" The post Fox News Gives Terse Response to Report Tying Maria Bartiromo to White House Leak appeared first on TheWrap .
Fox News provided a concise statement regarding Maria Bartiromo's resignation, attributing it to a "business decision." According to a spokesperson for the network, the decision was straightforward and the release should speak for itself. This came in response to a report indicating that Bartiromo's departure was linked to a July incident following President Trump's primetime address, which reportedly strained her relationship with Fox News after over a decade at the network.
When questioned about the allegations that Bartiromo had shared internal guidance with the White House, the spokesperson reiterated the network's stance that the departure was a business decision. Fox News confirmed Bartiromo's exit after 12-and-a-half years, with her hosting duties on "Mornings with Maria" ceasing immediately and being replaced by a rotating lineup of anchors.
The program "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" also underwent a name change, while Jason Chaffetz was set to host Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" the following weekend, pending the announcement of a permanent host. Fox News Media expressed gratitude for Bartiromo's contributions over the past 12 ½ years.
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