‘Journalistic Malpractice’: Former Fox News Vice President Blasts Outlet for ‘0 Reporting’ on Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal
Former Fox News vice president Ken LaCorte accused his former employer of journalistic malpractice due to a complete lack of reporting on financial and diplomatic corruption allegations surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle, who serves as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. LaCorte stated on social media that the network made a conscious choice to ignore a major story that other major outlets covered worldwide. Former host Gretchen Carlson also weighed in on the omission, while Fox News defended its reporting as the controversy rocks the Trump administration.
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- ✓ Former Fox News vice president and website head Ken LaCorte accused the network of journalistic malpractice for ignoring corruption claims against U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- ✓ Fox News defended its reporting standards following the public criticism from its former executive.
What changed
The network published a digital report discussing potential termination concerns regarding the ambassador hours after facing intense criticism from its former executive.
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Former Fox News VP Blasts Network Over Guilfoyle Scandal Omission
Former Fox News vice president Ken LaCorte accused his former employer of journalistic malpractice due to a complete lack of reporting on financial and diplomatic corruption allegations surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle, who serves as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. LaCorte stated on social media that the network made a conscious choice to ignore a major story that other major outlets covered worldwide. Former host Gretchen Carlson also weighed in on the omission, while Fox News defended its reporting as the controversy rocks the Trump administration.
Why it matters
The public rebuke by a former network executive highlights internal and external tensions over editorial priorities at conservative media outlets regarding officials in the Trump administration. Critics argue that failing to cover corruption allegations involving high-profile diplomats undermines journalistic integrity. Hours after the initial backlash, the network published a story addressing whether the ambassador might be fired.
What is confirmed
- Former Fox News vice president and website head Ken LaCorte accused the network of journalistic malpractice for ignoring corruption claims against U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- Fox News defended its reporting standards following the public criticism from its former executive.
Still unconfirmed
- The omission of the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal from network broadcasts is a directive coming from top leadership.
What to watch next
- Any official response or statement from Kimberly Guilfoyle regarding the corruption claims
- Further developments from the Trump administration regarding the potential firing of the ambassador
- Additional commentary or reporting updates from Fox News on the scandal
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- Mediaite — ‘Journalistic Malpractice’: Former Fox News Vice President Blasts Outlet for ‘0 Reporting’ on Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal
- Mediaite — Ex-Fox News Host Says Network’s Kimberly Guilfoyle ‘Omission’ Is ‘Coming From the Top’
- Raw Story — Ex-Fox News boss blasts network's latest 'product of fear' as scandal rocks Trump admin
- The Daily Beast — Fox Veteran Shames Network for ‘Malpractice’ Over Trump-Linked Greece Ambassador Guilfoyle
- Irish Star — Ex-Fox News boss slams network for 'journalistic malpractice' in Kimberly Guilfoyle saga
- IMDb — Fox News Veteran Slams Network for ‘Journalistic Malpractice’ Over ‘Choice to Ignore’ Kimberly Guilfoyle Scandal — Then Hours Later Site Published Story About How She Might Be Fired by Trump
- Variety — Fox News Veteran Slams Network for 'Malpractice' Over Guilfoyle Scandal
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