Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies anchor’s firing and says she is still employed at Fox

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Parks, M. (2026, September 4). Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies anchor’s firing and says she is still employed at Fox. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/4714215/maria-bartiromo-lawyer-denies-anchor-firing-fox/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-09-04 · by Molly Parks

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Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo's lawyer Bryan Freedman has denied reports that she was fired from the network, stating that such claims are "absolutely and unequivocally false". The company had released a statement announcing her termination on Thursday, citing over 12 years of service. However, Freedman asserts that Bartiromo is still employed by Fox News, claiming to have evidence to back this claim. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the situation, expressing his disappointment at Bartiromo's supposed departure from the network.
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Maria Bartiromo's employment status at Fox News has been disputed after the network announced she was no longer with the company, citing a "parting of ways" without further details. Her lawyer, Bryan Freedman, denied reports that she had been fired or left Fox, stating that she is still employed by the network and calling the claims "absolutely and unequivocally false." The controversy has sparked reactions from various sources, including Donald Trump, who praised Bartiromo as a "true warrior" and expressed surprise over her departure. However, an article in The Bulwark suggests that Bartiromo may have been fired due to allegations that she shared internal network information with the Trump White House.

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📰 Maria Bartiromo Fired from Fox
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This article reads unscored and hedges 7% of its claims. Each row says how that neighbour differs.
Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer says she was not fired from Fox News same event · 100%
NBC News · 0.97 cosine similarity
⚖️ Leans right 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 24 📰 publisher trust 95
“Both articles are reporting on the same day, with similar wording and context, indicating they describe the same news event of Fox News announcing Maria Bartiromo's termination.”
Maria Bartiromo’s attorney says reports she was fired or ‘no longer working at Fox’ are false same event · 100%
The Independent · 0.96 cosine similarity
⚖️ Leans right 🔴 8% hedged 2 of 24 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles report on Maria Bartiromo's response to Fox News' statement announcing her termination, with her lawyer denying any firing and stating she is still employed at Fox.”
Donald Trump calls Maria Bartiromo a ‘true warrior’ after Fox News exit, says fans ‘will not be happy’ same event · 100%
Times of India
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 28 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles describe the same occurrence: Maria Bartiromo's termination from Fox News, with Article A focusing on her response to the firing and Article B discussing Trump's reaction to it.”
Fox News FIRES Maria Bartiromo After She Secretly Helped Trump same event · 100%
The Bulwark
⚖️ Leans strongly left 🔴 11% hedged 1 of 9
“Both articles describe Maria Bartiromo's firing from Fox News on the same day and provide similar details about the circumstances surrounding her termination.”
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Fox Fox Business Fox News Fox News Media The Washington Examiner

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Bartiromo PERSON · 5× Freedman PERSON · 4× Maria Bartiromo PERSON · 4× Fox News ORG · 3× Fox ORG · 2× Fox Business ORG · 2× Maria PERSON · 2× The Washington Examiner ORG · 2× Bryan Freedman PERSON · 1× Fox News Media ORG · 1×

Narrative

The news was abrupt and surprised much of the media industry, as the company included little details about the situation in its statement. Recommended Stories “The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false,” Bartiromo’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said in a statement on Friday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-04
🔮 “Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise.”
2026-09-04 · Washington Examiner
Maria Bartiromo’s lawyer denies anchor’s firing and says she is still employed at Fox · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

News anchor Maria Bartiromo fired back at Fox News, disputing the company’s statement that it terminated her employment. asserted
it → fire → employment
The network had issued a press release on Thursday, announcing Bartiromo’s firing, saying “effective today, Maria Bartiromo is no longer with Fox News Media,” and thanking her for the over 12 years she has worked at the company. asserted
she → issue → company
The news was abrupt and surprised much of the media industry, as the company included little details about the situation in its statement. Recommended Stories “The irresponsible reports that have been published stating that Maria Bartiromo was fired or is no longer an employee of Fox are absolutely and unequivocally false,” Bartiromo’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said in a statement on Friday. asserted
lawyer → surprise → Friday
“Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise.” asserted
they → make → courthouse
Bartiromo reportedly hired Freedman, the same attorney who represented big names in media like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Don Lemon, to represent her. uncertain
who → hire → her
The Washington Examiner has reached out to Freedman for comment. asserted
Examiner → reach → comment
“Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth,” Freedman said in the Friday statement. asserted
Freedman → report → statement
The media lawyer said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter that Bartiromo is “still employed by Fox.” asserted
Bartiromo → say → Fox
The Washington Examiner has reached out to Fox News for comment on Freedman’s assertion. asserted
Examiner → reach → assertion
Bartiromo initially joined Fox Business in 2013. asserted
Bartiromo → join → 2013
She hosted three network shows, including Mornings with Maria and Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News and Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street on Fox Business. asserted
She → host → Business
President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social Thursday evening, reacting to the news. “I can’t believe Maria Bartiromo is no longer going to have her great show(s) on FoxNews/Business,” Trump said. asserted
Trump → issue → Business
Her fans, of which there are many, will not be happy. asserted
fans → be → which
God bless you, Maria!” asserted
God → bless → you
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