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Shepard Smith, one of the most prominent voices at Fox News, has left the network after 23 years.
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Introduction
Shepard Smith, one of the most respected journalists at Fox News, has announced he is leaving the network after 23 years.
In a statement released by Fox News on Friday, Smith said: “I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had here and am very proud of the work we’ve done together.”
Smith’s departure from Fox News comes as the network has been increasingly embracing more conservative voices and opinion programming.
As one of Fox News’ original anchors, Smith was known for his fairness and impartiality. He often fact-checked President Donald Trump and his administration’s statements live on-air.
Background
Shepard Smith, long-time Chief News Anchor for Fox News, has announced his departure from the network. His last day on air will be October 11th. Smith has been with Fox News since it launched in 1996 and has been a staple of the network’s news coverage.
Early life and education
Shepard Smith was born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is the son of Dora Ellen Anderson, a schoolteacher, and David Shepard Smith Sr., a cotton merchant. He has an older sister, Melissa, who is also a former news anchor. Smith graduated from Marshall Academy in Holly Springs and then attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, Mississippi, where he studied journalism.
After college, he reported for television stations in Florida, Louisiana, and California before joining Fox News Channel (FNC) as a general assignment reporter in 1996.
Career
Shepard Smith, the chief news anchor for Fox News, announced on October 11th, 2019 that he was leaving the network after 23 years.
Smith began his journalism career in Mississippi, where he worked for a local television station. He then moved to Florida, where he worked for two network-affiliated stations. In 1996, he joined Fox News Channel when it launched, and has been with the network ever since.
Over the course of his career, Smith has won multiple awards and accolades. In 2007, he was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In 2014, he received a Peabody Award for his work on Fox News’ live coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Smith has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and his administration. In 2017, he clashed with then-White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer over the administration’s use of the term “fake news.” In March 2018, Smith said that Trump’s criticism of the news media was “dangerous” and “upsetting.”
Fox News
Shepard Smith, the chief news anchor for Fox News,has announced he is leaving the network. The move comes as a surprise to many, as Shepard has been with Fox News since it launched in 1996.
Departure from Fox News
Shepard Smith, the longtime Fox News Channel anchor, has parted ways with the network after 23 years.
“Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave Fox News and begin a new chapter,” Smith said in a statement released by Fox News. “After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged. The opportunities here at Fox News are limitless, and I will never stop fighting for the truth.”
Smith was one of the original members of Fox News when it launched in 1996, and he has been a mainstay on the network ever since. He most recently hosted Shepard Smith Reporting, a daily news show that was home to some of his most memorable moments on air.
Some of those moments included his coverage of the 2016 presidential election night, when he famously declared that Donald Trump would be the next president of the United States, and his on-air clash with fellow Fox News host Sean Hannity over the Russia investigation.
In recent years, Smith had become increasingly critical of President Trump and his administration, which led to speculation that he might be on his way out at Fox News. His departure from the network comes as Fox News is facing increased scrutiny from both sides of the aisle over its coverage of Trump and the Mueller investigation.
After Fox News
Shepard Smith’s departure from Fox News was announced on Friday afternoon. The network’s chief breaking news anchor was leave immediately. The move was “amicable” and Smith will be “pursuing opportunities elsewhere,” according to a statement from Fox News media relations.
New show on CNBC
Shepard Smith, the longtime Fox News anchor, is leaving the network. His last day will be October 11th.
Smith has been with Fox News since it launched in 1996. He has been a mainstay of the network’s daytime lineup, hosting Shepard Smith Reporting.
Smith’s departure from Fox News comes as the network has come under increased scrutiny from critics who say it has become too partisan. Shepard Smith was one of the few hosts on Fox News who was seen as relatively impartial.
Now that he is leaving Fox News, Shepard Smith will be joining CNBC as a new host of The News with Shepard Smith. The show will debut on October 14th at 7pm ET.
Conclusion
Shepard Smith is no longer with Fox News. The network announced his departure on Friday after 23 years with the company.
“We are thankful for Shepard’s many contributions over the years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” Fox News said in a statement.
Smith was one of Fox News’ most recognizable journalists, serving as the chief news anchor and managing editor of the network’s breaking news unit. He also hosted “Fox Report” and “The Story with Shepard Smith.”
Smith’s departure from Fox News comes as the network has been facing increased scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his allies. Trump has repeatedly attacked Fox News, calling it “fake news” and accusing it of bias against him.
