Fox News Digital fired about 16 people including its political editor Tuesday much to the chagrin of staffers who claim the network is shying away from true journalism, according to the Daily Beast.
The report claims digital editorial staffers and senior editors were among those let go. Fox News senior vice president and D.C. managing editor Bill Sammon, reportedly announced his retirement at the end of the month.
“We are confident these changes will ensure the platform continues to deliver breakthrough reporting and insightful analysis surrounding major issues, both stateside and abroad,” a spokesperson said in a statement.”
A dozen people who spoke with the Daily Beast said Fox’s “purge” of 16 employees is less about restructuring and more about transitioning the website from news reporting to right-wing opinion.
“There is a concerted effort to get rid of real journalists,” said one former staffer. “They laid capable people off who were actual journalists and not blind followers.”
The network said they are simply adjusting to the times. “As we conclude the 2020 election cycle, Fox News Digital has realigned its business and reporting structure to meet the demands of this new era.”
