Maria Bartiromo Speaks Out After Fox News Exit Amid Allegations of Information Leaks

Maria Bartiromo addresses her exit from Fox News, denying claims she leaked internal info to Trump's team. Legal threats follow.

Editorial Desk

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Maria Bartiromo has spoken publicly for the first time since her abrupt departure from Fox News, where she was reportedly let go for allegedly sharing internal company guidance with the Trump administration. Her attorney has categorically denied these claims.

Bartiromo, a long-time Fox Business anchor and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, shared a cryptic post on X featuring a rainbow emerging from storm clouds. She expressed gratitude for the support she received, marking her first social media update since September 3, when Fox News announced her sudden exit without explanation.

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A report by Status claimed that Bartiromo was dismissed for leaking internal directives to the White House, which had instructed on-air talent to avoid amplifying Trump’s unproven election interference claims. The New York Times also reported that she shared this guidance with presidential adviser Peter Navarro, prompting complaints from the White House. Her lawyer, Bryan Freedman, called the reports false and warned of legal consequences.

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