After nearly three decades at Fox News, Neil Cavuto has been shown the door. The longtime anchor and host of Your World bid farewell last Thursday, marking the end of an era for the network’s business news programming. While Fox News lauded Cavuto’s “illustrious career” in a farewell statement, the circumstances surrounding his departure are sparking widespread speculation.
Mediaite reported that Cavuto’s exit wasn’t tied directly to his well-documented opposition to President Trump, but didn’t elaborate on the reasons. However, Oliver Darcy, formerly of CNN, provided some insider commentary on his blog Status, suggesting Cavuto’s departure reflects a broader shift at Fox News. According to Darcy, Cavuto’s show was a “wormhole to another time” before Trump transformed the Republican Party and, by extension, the conservative media landscape.
Fox News, now firmly entrenched as the voice of Trump’s America-First movement, has reshaped its programming to align with its audience’s priorities. Cavuto, with his old-school sensibilities and frequent critiques of Trump, became an outlier in a network that thrives on delivering a pro-Trump perspective. Darcy even hinted that Cavuto was facing a pay cut, a move that likely stung after his 28-year tenure.
For his part, Trump didn’t hold back his glee over Cavuto’s exit. Taking to Truth Social, the former president wrote, “GOOD NEWS FOR AMERICA! Neil Cavuto, the Lowest Rated Anchor on Fox, by far, is leaving. Should have happened a long time ago!” Classic Trump—never missing an opportunity to jab a critic, even on their way out.
Cavuto’s departure signals more than just the end of a long career; it underscores the ongoing evolution of Fox News. The network’s 2024 lineup is increasingly tailored to its MAGA base, doubling down on the formula that has made it cable news’ undisputed ratings king. Anchors who stray from the script—or fail to resonate with Trump’s loyal following—seem to find themselves on borrowed time.
While Cavuto’s fans will likely miss his more traditional approach to business news and politics, his departure is a reminder of how much the media landscape has changed in the Trump era. At Fox News, loyalty to the America-First movement isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential.
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