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.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-04,
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Maria Bartiromo, a well-known anchor at Fox News and Fox Business, has been the subject of confusion over her employment status. According to a Thursday statement from Fox News Media, Bartiromo was no longer with the company, effective immediately. However, her lawyer Bryan Freedman quickly denied these reports, stating that they are "absolutely and unequivocally false". Freedman claimed that Bartiromo is still employed at Fox, citing her many years of successful hosting on three top-rated shows: "Mornings with Maria", "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street", and "Sunday Morning Futures". He also threatened potential legal action against those who have reported her firing. The reason for the initial confusion is unclear, but it has sparked widespread attention in the media industry.
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News anchor Maria Bartiromo fired back at Fox News, disputing the company’s statement that it terminated her employment.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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lawyer → surprise → Friday
“Make no mistake, we have the receipts and witnesses and they will come out whether through the courthouse or otherwise.”
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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.
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who → hire → her
The Washington Examiner has reached out to Freedman for comment.
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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.
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Freedman → report → statement
The media lawyer said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter that Bartiromo is “still employed by Fox.”
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Bartiromo → say → Fox
The Washington Examiner has reached out to Fox News for comment on Freedman’s assertion.
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Examiner → reach → assertion
Bartiromo initially joined Fox Business in 2013.
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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.
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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.
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Trump → issue → Business
Her fans, of which there are many, will not be happy.
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fans → be → which
God bless you, Maria!”
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