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Maria Bartiromo Fired by Fox News After Leak to White House

Fox News has fired anchor Maria Bartiromo for leaking internal information to the White House, reports The New York Times.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Fox News has fired Maria Bartiromo after she was accused of leaking internal information to the White House. This news was confirmed by various sources, including The New York Times.

The network thanked Bartiromo for her 12.5 years of service and wished her the best for the future. Her departure came as a surprise, particularly given her close ties with former President Donald Trump.

President Trump responded to Bartiromo's departure, calling her a 'true warrior,' indicating that he values her after this sudden development. Bartiromo was known as a staunch supporter of Trump.

According to reports, Bartiromo shared internal communications from the network with the White House during her time at Fox News, which led to her dismissal.

The situation has raised questions about the workings within Fox News and how close relationships between journalists and politicians can influence news coverage.

Bartiromo's role as a journalist and her involvement with Trump have received considerable media attention, and her departure underscores the complexities of the relationship between the news media and politics.

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