Posting on his Truth Social social media platform, President Donald Trump took Fox News Channel to task for its alleged decision to fire Maria Bartiromo, declaring that her fans will not be at all happy that the network has cut ties with her. As President Trump is known to be a big fan of Bartiromo’s work, many took that as a not-so-veiled indication that he is furious with Bartiromo.
As background, Fox News Media announced out of the blue that it had decided to cut ties with Bartiromo in late August, announcing, “Effective today, Maria Bartiromo is no longer with FOX News Media.” Continuing, the network added, not giving anything of note away as it did so, “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.” For reference, Bartiromo appeared last on Fox Business Network on August 7, and her last appearance on Fox News came on August 9.
While it did not provide additional details, Founding Partner and Senior Correspondent at Puck, Dylan Byers, revealed what he claimed was the inside scoop in a post about the matter on X. Beginning, Byers alleged that the Bartiromo firing had to do with her attempts to do a show on the 2020 election, saying, “NEW: The Maria Bartiromo backstory, per multiple sources familiar…. Maria Bartiromo wanted to pursue a story related to China and 2020 election voting conspiracies… a major sensitivity for the network given its Dominion and Smartmatic lawsuits.”
He continued, “A Fox Business executive sent a text to Fox Business producers informing them that that story could not go to air. Bartiromo took a screen shot of the guidance and sent it to senior White House officials.” He added, “Fox News leadership learned about that after receiving a call from the White House, which they viewed as a fireable offense. Fox pulled Bartiromo from air after Aug. 9. She was fired today. I have also learned that her executive producer Patrick Ignozzi was also fired after the annoucnement. Maria had resigned her contract with Fox last February.”
It was in the wake of that news that President Trump commented on the situation on Truth Social, noting that he was stunned by the news and that he quite appreciated Maria’s professionalism and “warrior” spirit, something that is otherwise lacking at Fox News, many in MAGA claim. He began, “I can’t believe Maria Bartiromo is no longer going to have her great show(s) on FoxNews/Business.”
Continuing, the president complemented Bartiromo and then commented on how her fans, of which he is one, must be feeling about the FNC decision, saying, “Three different shows, always number one. Maria is a total professional, and a true warrior. Her fans, of which there are many, will not be happy. God bless you, Maria! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
One MAGA account on X, posting about what he said and agreeing with him that what Fox News did is unacceptable, said, “🚨 JUST NOW: President Trump is furious with Fox News letting Maria Bartiromo go saying: ‘HER FANS, of which there are many, will NOT be happy’ I ABSOLUTELY AGREE 💯”
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Agreeing, a commenter on that post said, “Surely you all know this is about money. She is the best on Fox along with her show and guests. Because of old lawsuits and money they axed her!! They will regret abandoning her, she will of course land on her feet. Guess what? We will follow!!🇺🇸”
Similarly, another commenter wrote, “Fox, what the hell is wrong with you? You got rid of Maria Bartiromo — one of the only people on that network who actually had a backbone, who actually asked real questions, who actually pushed back on the bullshit — and you kept Jessica Tarlov sitting there on The Five like she’s some kind of gift to the viewers. She’s not. She’s as corrupt and DSA‑soaked as the rest of that socialist crowd you all keep platforming. And you think people want to see her face every damn day? You’re out of your minds.”
Others said things like “We are very unhappy. Fox is no better than MS Now when it comes from hiding the truth” and “Maria and Tucker were #1 and top journalist. They were fired for telling the truth. Fox also fired Lou Dobbs and Lara Logan too for the same reason. Can you see how Fox suppresses the truth along with all networks?? This monopoly of media has to stop!!!”