Maria Bartiromo has made her first public comments since Fox News fired her last week. Her brief message comes as questions continue surrounding her abrupt departure from the network.
What We Know: Fox News parted ways with Bartiromo on September 3 after more than 12 years with the company. The network didn’t provide a reason, calling her departure a “business decision.” However, Status’ Oliver Darcy reported that Bartiromo shared internal coverage guidance with senior White House officials. According to the report, the information prompted White House officials to contact Fox News executives. Bartiromo’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, denied that she was fired and disputed reports surrounding her exit.
Peter Navarro, whom Bartiromo reportedly messaged, later confirmed key details of the report during an appearance on Greg Kelly Reports on Newsmax. Navarro said Bartiromo sent him the internal Fox guidance, which he then forwarded to the White House. He also said the White House contacted Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott about the matter.
What They Said: “Thank you to all friends & followers for your amazing words. I am so grateful for the outpouring of love on SM & texts. I love you all … More to come.” -Maria Bartiromo
What Remains Unclear: Bartiromo hasn’t publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding her exit beyond Thursday’s social media post. Meanwhile, Fox News hasn’t confirmed that sharing internal coverage guidance led to her departure. Her attorney also maintains that reports claiming Bartiromo was fired are false, creating competing accounts about her employment status.
What It Means: Bartiromo’s decision to speak publicly, even briefly, suggests more comments could follow. For now, her promise of “more to come” leaves the circumstances surrounding her Fox News departure unresolved.
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