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Maria Bartiromo’s Fox Exit “Self-Inflicted Wound”; Trump Praises “True Warrior” As Legal Threats & Accusations Of Host Sharing Insider Info Fly

EXCLUSIVE: The coup de grâce that caused Fox to announce this week that Maria Bartiromo would “no longer be with” the conservative news outlet was a case of “very bad judgement,” and a long time in the making, sources say. The assertions come today despite Bartiromo’s Hollywood attorney insisting the veteran Wall Street anchor is […]

Maria Bartiromo’s Fox Exit “Self-Inflicted Wound”; Trump Praises “True Warrior” As Legal Threats & Accusations Of Host Sharing Insider Info Fly

President Donald Trump expressed his surprise over Maria Bartiromo's departure from Fox News, praising her as a "true warrior." Trump expressed his disappointment that she would no longer host three popular shows on Fox Business and News, noting her consistent number one ranking. Bartiromo parted ways with Fox News after 12 and a half years of service, and Fox News Media expressed gratitude for her work while wishing her well in her future endeavors.

The network announced that her morning show will be rebranded and that rotating anchors will host it, while Cheryl Casone and Jason Chaffetz will take over other Fox Business programs. In contrast, Trump's vice president, JD Vance, seemed less affected by the news. Vance stated that he loved Bartiromo and considered her a dear friend, but he declined to comment further on the matter, avoiding involvement in the personal drama surrounding the media station's decision.

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