Maria Bartiromo has finally spoken up following her surprising exit from Fox News. The longtime anchor, who spent more than 12 years with Fox, was cut from the company on September 3, 2026.
Following her abrupt exit, the renowned news anchor initially remained silent. However, she did take to her X account and chose to speak about the situation on Thursday, September 10. Interestingly, the statement came just a day prior to Bartiromo’s 59th birthday. The journalist posted a picture of a rainbow coming out of the clouds over a body of water.
The post read, “Thank you to all friends & followers for your amazing words I am so grateful for the outpouring of love on SM [social media] & texts. I love you all. here’s a great shot of the ? breaking through, I snapped the other day. More to come.”
What else do we know about the Maria Bartiromo Fox News situation?
Fox News Media announced the news of Bartiromo’s departure from Fox News and shared, per PEOPLE, “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.” No further updates regarding the reason behind Bartiromo bidding farewell to Fox News were shared. While Fox stated that Bartiromo has left the company, Maria Bartiromo’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has disagreed with Fox’s version of events. Freedman further hinted at a legal dispute following the 59-year-old’s Fox News exit.
Per Deadline, Maria Bartiromo’s close bond with POTUS Donald Trump may have contributed to alleged tension between Fox News and the journalist. A source even claimed that the journalist shared internal instructions from Fox with White House officials. However, such claims have been dismissed by Bartiromo’s attorney.
Following the American journalist’s departure from Fox News after more than a decade, speculation is swirling about her joining CBS News in the near future. However, no official information regarding the same has been announced.
