New details emerge in firing of Fox News host Maria Bartiromo
The star news anchor was axed in a shocking move, followed by reports she leaked sensitive information about the network around coverage of Trump's speech on election fraud in July.
TL;DR
- Maria Bartiromo was fired from Fox News after allegedly leaking information about the network's coverage decisions.
- She reportedly divulged a directive from senior management to avoid covering Donald Trump's speech on election fraud.
- The leaked information included text messages from Ralph Giordano to Bartiromo's executive producer, Patrick Ignozzi.
- Bartiromo allegedly shared these messages with White House advisor Peter Navarro, who deemed it 'censorship' and escalated it within the administration.
- Fox News executives Suzanne Scott and Jay Wallace were reportedly furious about the leak.
- Bartiromo's final shows were on August 7 and August 9, and her programs will be renamed and have rotating hosts.
- Bartiromo had previously faced scrutiny for her coverage of the 2020 election, which led to a Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News.
- Former President Trump lamented Bartiromo's departure, calling her a 'total professional and a true warrior.'