Donald Trump reacts to Maria Bartiromo leaving Fox News and suggests renaming New Mexico

Fox News has announced that Maria Bartiromo is no longer an employee of the network, ending her tenure of twelve and a half years. The departure was announced on Thursday following her morning broadcast.

Donald Trump reacted to the news on social media, describing Bartiromo as a “professional and a real fighter” and expressing belief that viewers would be disappointed by the decision. While there has been speculation regarding a potential White House role for Bartiromo, Vice President JD Vance stated he did not consider such a scenario likely, though he offered praise for her talent.

Separately, Donald Trump has drawn criticism after suggesting on Truth Social that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.” Trump shared an AI-generated clip depicting the name change, citing suggestions from others. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticized the post, suggesting it was a distraction from significant issues such as rising gas prices and international conflicts.