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Fox Fires Maria Bartiromo After 12½ Years

9/4/2026

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Bartiromo Departs

Fox News announced Bartiromo’s departure after 12½ years and removed her biography from its website.
Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit naming Bartiromo and Fox News.
Bartiromo’s past coverage contributed to Fox’s $787.5 million Dominion Voting Systems settlement in 2023.
Bartiromo sits on the Kennedy Center board, appointed by President Donald Trump.
Her husband Jonathan Steinberg could help launch a Substack or YouTube channel for her post-Fox career.

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Bartiromo Fired

Fox News fired Maria Bartiromo, ending her 12½-year tenure.
Bartiromo sent internal guidance on avoiding President Donald Trump’s election-conspiracy claims to the White House.
Fox Business renamed “Mornings with Maria” and “Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street” under new hosts.
Jason Chaffetz will host “Sunday Morning Futures” while a permanent host is pending.

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Bartiromo Departs

Fox News announced Bartiromo’s departure after 12½ years and removed her biography from its website.
Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit naming Bartiromo and Fox News.
Bartiromo’s past coverage contributed to Fox’s $787.5 million Dominion Voting Systems settlement in 2023.
Bartiromo sits on the Kennedy Center board, appointed by President Donald Trump.
Her husband Jonathan Steinberg could help launch a Substack or YouTube channel for her post-Fox career.

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