Op Out: Maria Bartiromo Gets Boot From Fox News For Trump Leak

Source: Michael M. Santiago / GettyOn Thursday (September 3), Fox News Media announced that veteran reporter Maria Bartiromo was no longer with the company, surprising many. But another report disclosed that the reason might’ve been the fact that she funneled confidential information from the network to the White House.“Effective today, Maria Bartiromo is no longer with FOX News Media,” the statement released by the company said. “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.”According to reporting from The Hollywood Reporter, Bartiromo had not been on the air since early August. The departure of one of Fox News’ top personalities became clearer after reporterOliver Darcy revealed that Bartiromo leaked confidential information concerning coverage of President Donald Trump to the White House earlier in the summer. “After Trump delivered his unhinged prime time speech in which he pushed more conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, this time making a number of allegations against China… Fox News issued guidance to senior employees instructing them to steer clear of giving credence to Trump’s delusional claims,” Darcy wrote in ...