Fox News Media announced Maria Bartiromo's departure effective immediately on September 3 or 4, 2026, ending her more than 12 years at the network [1, 2, 3]. Fox thanked her for her service but did not provide a reason for the departure [1, 2, 3]. Bartiromo hosted several top-rated shows on both Fox Business and Fox News, including a weekday morning program and Sunday Morning Futures [1, 3].
Reports surfaced alleging Bartiromo was removed after sharing Fox News editorial guidance with the White House, which would violate company policy [1]. However, her lawyer Bryan Freedman strongly denied she was fired and insisted she remains an employee of Fox News. Freedman said, "The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false," adding they have "receipts and witnesses" to prove it if necessary [1]. He also praised her career, calling her "one of the hardest-working journalists throughout her award-winning career" and noting her three number-one-rated shows on Fox channels [3].
Bartiromo was also named as a defendant in ongoing defamation lawsuits against Fox related to claims about election fraud [2]. Her last appearances on Fox Business and Fox News were on August 7 and August 9, respectively [3].
Donald Trump publicly criticized Bartiromo’s departure. He called her a "true warrior" and expressed disbelief that she will no longer host her highly rated shows. Trump said, "Maria is a total professional, and a true warrior. Her fans, of which there are many, will not be happy. God bless you, Maria!" [3]
Following Bartiromo’s exit, Fox Business Network’s morning program she previously hosted rebranded starting September 4, 2026 [3].
