Kaitlan Collins Discusses Maria Bartiromo's Firing from Fox News

<figure><img alt="Kaitlan Collins and Maria Bartiromo." src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGGH54O7FRHCXPFLGA4JE72RC4.png?auth=0d5335ab5a0c092f42bedc0c133ae8c9bba317628ea0775474cb1923fca96412&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3301&amp;height=1857" /><figcaption>Screengrab/Fox News</figcaption></figure><p>CNN’s Kaitlan Collins discussed the circumstances surrounding the firing of Maria Bartiromo from Fox News. Bartiromo was reportedly dismissed for allegedly leaking confidential company information to the White House.</p><p>A report from <a href="https://www.status.news/p/maria-bartiromo-fox-news-announcement-departure?utm_source=www.status.news&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=bartiromo-s-fox-betrayal&amp;_bhlid=35b1a470e2a51788ebb4fb83770947d6d4a206bd" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.status.news/p/maria-bartiromo-fox-news-announcement-departure?utm_source=www.status.news&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=bartiromo-s-fox-betrayal&amp;_bhlid=35b1a470e2a51788ebb4fb83770947d6d4a206bd">Status</a> indicated that Bartiromo was ousted after she shared an internal company message with the Trump administration. This message reportedly explained why Fox News was not covering Trump’s address in July, which included claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election.</p><p>Fox News had instructed employees to avoid reporting on Trump’s speech, which was characterized by conspiracy theories. According to Status’ Oliver Darcy, Bartiromo's actions were seen as a betrayal of her employer and a violation of her employment agreement.</p><p>During an episode of <i>The Source</i>, Collins noted that Bartiromo was fired without a formal acknowledgment, receiving only a brief statement thanking her for her 12.5 years at the network.</p><p>Brian Stelter, CNN’s chief media analyst, suggested that Bartiromo was eager to cover Trump’s speech and the claims regarding the election results. He highlighted Fox News's cautious approach to Trump's false claims of election fraud, referencing the network's settlement of a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for over $787 million in 2023. A similar lawsuit from Smartmatic against Fox and Bartiromo is ongoing.</p><p>Stelter drew parallels between Bartiromo’s firing and the dismissal of former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in 2023, indicating that both incidents involved significant behind-the-scenes issues.</p><p>Stelter also mentioned that Bartiromo's firing could indicate that Fox News may no longer tolerate conspiracy theories regarding election fraud on its platform.</p><p>Additionally, <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/maria-bartiromos-own-staff-was-barred-from-talking-to-her-for-weeks-before-her-ouster-from-fox-was-announced-source/" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/maria-bartiromos-own-staff-was-barred-from-talking-to-her-for-weeks-before-her-ouster-from-fox-was-announced-source/">Mediaite</a> reported that Bartiromo's staff had been instructed not to communicate with her in the weeks leading up to her firing.</p><p>A Fox News spokesperson stated that Bartiromo’s dismissal was a business decision, and the release speaks for itself. The Daily Beast has reached out to Fox News for further comment.</p><p><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/kaitlan-collins-exposes-fox-host-maria-bartiromos-unceremonious-exit/">Read more at The Daily Beast.</a></p>