{
  "id": 5450824,
  "title": "JD Vance Laughs Off Idea That Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo Could Be Next White House Press Secretary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/jd-vance-laughs-off-idea-that-fox-news-maria-bartiromo-could-be-next",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T00:32:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/jd-vance-laughs-maria-bartiromo-white-house-press-secretary-rumor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President JD Vance dismissed the idea that Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo could become the next White House press secretary. The administration had yet to appoint a replacement for Karoline Leavitt, who resigned at the end of August. During a recent press briefing, Vance was asked if Bartiromo would take on the role. He laughed and replied, \"I don’t know man. No, I don’t think so.\" He expressed admiration for Bartiromo, calling her an \"amazing person and talent.\" Vance stated he wouldn't engage in the personal drama of media stations and invited Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy to address the matter. He wished Bartiromo well, as she was a dear friend, but acknowledged he hadn't spoken with her about her departure. Fox News announced Bartiromo's immediate termination after she informed them that Fox executives had instructed talent not to cover President Trump's \"delusional claims\" during a July primetime address. Bartiromo had been with Fox Business Network for 12 and a half years before becoming a host at the network.",
  "summary": "\"I'd like to invite [Fox News'] Peter Doocy to come up here and answer a question about what happened to Maria,\" the vice president jokes The post JD Vance Laughs Off Idea That Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo Could Be Next White House Press Secretary appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Vice President JD Vance dismissed Maria Bartiromo as next White House press secretary.",
    "Vance expressed admiration for Bartiromo, calling her an amazing person and talent."
  ],
  "editors_take": "JD Vance's dismissal of Maria Bartiromo as a candidate for White House press secretary suggests the administration may seek a more traditional appointee for the role.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Fox News Gives Terse Response to Report Tying Maria Bartiromo to White House Leak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/fox-news-gives-terse-response-to-report-tying-maria-bartiromo-to",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:39:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}