The Truth Behind Greta Van Susteren's Departure from Fox News

Greta Van Susteren made headlines recently when she announced her departure from Fox News. The news has sparked numerous discussions and speculations, with many questioning the reasons behind her decision to leave the network after fourteen years.

Van Susteren's Public Announcement and Current Status

Greta Van Susteren confirmed her departure in a Facebook post, explaining that the network 'has not felt like home to me for a few years' and that she wanted to continue her broadcasting career.

'On Thursday night I made my decision and informed Fox News of my decision that I was leaving Fox News Channel per my contract,' she wrote. 'The now-former “On the Record” host added, “I took advantage of the clause in my contract which allows me to leave now. The clause had a time limitation meaning I could not wait.'

Interestingly, her decision to leave was also announced the same day as the network settled a sexual harassment suit that Gretchen Carlson brought against former Fox News boss Roger Ailes. Brit Hume will now take over her show through November’s election.

Contradictions and Controversies

Fox News' own media reporter, Howard Kurtz, noted that Van Susteren wanted to renegotiate her contract after Ailes stepped down and had a clause that allowed her to leave if Ailes departed. 'When those negotiations deadlocked Van Susteren chose to invoke the departure option,' Kurtz wrote, citing a 'source familiar with the process.'

However, Gabe Sherman, a New York magazine reporter who has been covering the Roger Ailes controversy since the beginning, disputes Kurtz's claim. According to Sherman, Van Susteren left because 'she is troubled by the culture' at Fox News.

A Loyal Defender

Van Susteren was a vocal supporter of Ailes during his tenure at Fox News. On July 8, before Ailes stepped down, she told TheWrap: 'If there were something weird going on… I would have heard it.' Last month, she even defended Ailes, firing back at critics who questioned her stance.

Conclusion

Despite the controversy and conflicting reports, one thing is clear: Greta Van Susteren's decision to leave Fox News has been the subject of much speculation. Her departure is a significant moment in the network's history, and it prompts important questions about the current state of the media landscape.

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