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Fox News abruptly parts ways with scandal-tarred star Maria Bartiromo
Fox News abruptly announced it had cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than a dozen years.
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UNITED STATES: Fox News has parted ways with long-time anchor Maria Bartiromo. Her shows, including "Mornings with Maria," are being rebranded without her name. Paul Morigi/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption.
Fox News abruptly announced Thursday that it is parting ways with longtime host Maria Bartiromo, whose close ties to President Trump helped propel her ratings but also ultimately unraveled her Fox career.
"We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 1/2 years and wish her all the best on her next chapter," the network said in a brief statement. The release contained no remarks from Bartiromo herself, who last appeared on the air in early August.
Bartiromo did not respond to NPR's multiple efforts to seek comment. But on Friday, her attorney, Bryan Freedman, put out a statement saying assertions that Bartiromo was fired or is no longer working at Fox are "absolutely and unequivocally false." He called reports of the news "irresponsible" and vowed to prove them wrong.
Bartiromo initially brought credibility and flair to Fox Business Network as a financial markets journalist when she arrived in 2014. She became a highly paid mainstay, hosting more than 16 hours a week of programs on the business network and its corporate sibling, the Fox News Channel.
She later provided an insider's line to President Trump, fueling ratings and access to the Oval Office.
Vice President JD Vance paid tribute to her during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday, saying "I love Maria. I think she's an amazing person, amazing talent."
This Bay News report is based on originating coverage from NPR.