History of Maria Bartiromo in Timeline
Maria Bartiromo is an American journalist, author, and news anchor known for her work in financial reporting. She currently hosts "Mornings with Maria" and "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street" on Fox Business, along with "Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo" on Fox News. Her career has largely focused on business and financial news, establishing her as a prominent figure in conservative media.
1933: Carmine Bartiromo Immigration
In 1933, Maria Bartiromo's grandfather, Carmine Bartiromo, immigrated to the United States from Nocera, Campania, settling in New York and serving in the US Armed Forces.
September 11, 1967: Maria Bartiromo's Birth
On September 11, 1967, Maria Sara Bartiromo was born. She is an American conservative journalist, author, financial reporter, and news anchor.
1988: Internship at CNN Business
In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo began her internship at CNN Business, where she later spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor.
1989: Internship at CNN Business
In 1988 or 1989, Maria Bartiromo began her internship at CNN Business, where she later spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor.
1989: Graduated from NYU
In 1989, Maria Bartiromo graduated from New York University's Washington Square Campus with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and economics.
1990: Meets Jonathan Steinberg
In 1990, Maria Bartiromo met Jonathan Steinberg, who she would later marry.
1995: Anchored Columbus Day Parade Coverage
Beginning in 1995, Maria Bartiromo anchored the television coverage of New York City's Columbus Day Parade.
1997: Hosted Business Center
From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Business Center'.
1997: Wins Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award
In 1997, Maria Bartiromo received the Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award.
1998: Hosted Market Wrap
From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Market Wrap'.
1999: Hosted Business Center
From 1997 to 1999, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Business Center'.
1999: Marries Jonathan Steinberg
In 1999, Maria Bartiromo married Jonathan Steinberg, chief executive officer of WisdomTree Investments.
2000: Hosted Market Wrap
From 1998 to 2000, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Market Wrap'.
2002: Hosted Closing Bell
From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Closing Bell'.
2002: Joey Ramone's "Maria Bartiromo" released
In 2002, Joey Ramone's solo album, which included a song titled "Maria Bartiromo", was released posthumously.
2003: Appears in 'Risk/Reward' Documentary
In 2003, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the documentary 'Risk/Reward', which focuses on the lives of women on Wall Street.
2004: Receives Lincoln Statue Award
In 2004, Maria Bartiromo was presented with the Lincoln Statue Award by the Union League of Philadelphia.
2006: Controversy Over Socializing with Executives
In 2006-07, Maria Bartiromo faced controversy regarding her social relationships with some of the executives she covered, including overseas trips, which raised questions about journalistic integrity.
January 2007: Trademark Application for "Money Honey"
In January 2007, Maria Bartiromo filed trademark applications to use the term "Money Honey" as a brand name for a line of children's products.
2007: Hosted 'The Business of Innovation'
Beginning in 2007, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC business interview show 'The Business of Innovation'.
2007: Financial Crisis Commentary
Following the 2007-2008 financial crisis, Maria Bartiromo commented in an interview that the market should correct itself, but the structures in place dropped the ball and regulators were asleep at the wheel.
2008: Financial Crisis Commentary
Following the 2007-2008 financial crisis, Maria Bartiromo commented in an interview that the market should correct itself, but the structures in place dropped the ball and regulators were asleep at the wheel.
2008: Wins Gracie Award and Emmy Award
In 2008, Maria Bartiromo won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Documentary and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story.
2008: New CNBC Contract
In late 2008, Maria Bartiromo signed a new five-year contract with CNBC, with a salary of around $4 million a year.
2009: Appears in 'The Taking of Pelham 123'
In 2009, Maria Bartiromo appeared as herself in the remake of 'The Taking of Pelham 123'.
2009: Wins Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting
In 2009, Maria Bartiromo received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting.
2009: Financial Times lists Bartiromo as one of "50 Faces That Shaped the Decade"
In 2009, the Financial Times listed Maria Bartiromo as one of "50 Faces That Shaped the Decade".
2010: Acts as Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School
From 2010 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo served as an adjunct professor at the Stern School of Business.
2010: Appears in 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and 'Inside Job'
In 2010, Maria Bartiromo appeared in 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' and the documentary 'Inside Job'.
2010: Publishes 'The 10 Laws of Enduring Success'
In 2010, Maria Bartiromo released her second book, 'The 10 Laws of Enduring Success'.
2010: Grand Marshal of Columbus Day Parade
In 2010, Maria Bartiromo served as the Grand Marshal of New York City's Columbus Day Parade.
2011: Publishes 'The Weekend That Changed Wall Street'
In 2011, Maria Bartiromo released 'The Weekend That Changed Wall Street'.
2011: Inducted into Cable Hall of Fame
In 2011, Maria Bartiromo was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.
2012: Appears in 'Arbitrage'
In 2012, Maria Bartiromo appeared in the finance thriller 'Arbitrage'.
2012: Gives Commencement Speech at NYU Stern School of Business
In 2012, Maria Bartiromo gave the commencement speech at the NYU Stern School of Business.
2013: Hosted Closing Bell
From 2002 to 2013, Maria Bartiromo hosted the CNBC program 'Closing Bell'.
2013: Continues as adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business
In 2013, Maria Bartiromo continued to serve as an adjunct professor at the Stern School of Business, concluding a role she had held since 2010.
2013: Left CNBC for Fox
In 2013, Maria Bartiromo departed CNBC to host shows for Fox.
November 10, 2015: Moderated Republican Debate
On November 10, 2015, Maria Bartiromo was one of three moderators for Fox Business of the Republican debate at the Milwaukee Theatre, focusing on economics and overseeing a civil discussion.
January 14, 2016: Co-hosted Republican Debate
On January 14, 2016, Maria Bartiromo co-hosted another Republican debate on Fox Business at the North Charleston Coliseum, delving more into economic matters.
2016: Commentary on Wall Street Reactions and Pro-Trump Stance
During the 2016 general election, Maria Bartiromo commented on Wall Street's potential reactions to each candidate and took an increasingly pro-Trump stance, repeating trolling Internet posts attacking Hillary Clinton.
2016: Obama Administration Unmasking Allegations
In 2016, Maria Bartiromo alleged that requests to unmask the identity of Michael Flynn by Obama administration officials was the biggest political scandal.
2016: Inducted into the Library of American Broadcasting
In 2016, Maria Bartiromo was inducted into the Library of American Broadcasting.
2016: Benefited from Republican Presidential Nomination Race
In 2016, Maria Bartiromo's ratings benefited from the Republican presidential nomination race, and she developed an on-air relationship with Donald Trump.
2017: Advocacy for Trump Administration
After Donald Trump became president in 2017, Maria Bartiromo became an advocate for the Trump administration, often repeating talking points and giving friendly interviews.
2018: Keynote Speaker at Fontbonne Hall Academy's 80th Anniversary Gala
In 2018, Maria Bartiromo was the keynote speaker for Fontbonne Hall Academy's 80th anniversary gala, the high school she attended.
September 2019: Bartiromo signs multi-year deal with FBN
In September 2019, Maria Bartiromo signed a new multi-year deal with Fox Business Network. That year, she reportedly had an annual salary of $10 million.
November 8, 2020: Interview with Sidney Powell
On November 8, 2020, Maria Bartiromo's unsourced on-air conversation with Sidney Powell largely started the network's false and potentially defamatory claims about the election.
November 2020: Interview with Donald Trump
In November 2020, after Trump lost his bid for reelection, Maria Bartiromo conducted the first post-election interview with Trump, backing his false claims of election fraud and his attempt to overturn the election results.
December 2020: Threat of Legal Action by Smartmatic
In December 2020, attorneys for Smartmatic threatened legal action against Fox News and its hosts, including Maria Bartiromo, for broadcasting baseless allegations of election rigging.
2020: Co-authors 'The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal'
In 2020, Maria Bartiromo co-authored the book 'The Cost: Trump, China, and American Renewal'.
2020: Involvement in Defamation Lawsuit
In 2020, Maria Bartiromo was named in a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic for promoting unproven conspiracy theories about the 2020 United States presidential election. She was also involved in the Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News Network defamation lawsuit for broadcasting false statements, which resulted in a $787.5 million settlement for Fox News.
January 2021: Bartiromo hosts Peter Navarro and falsely claims election irregularities
In January 2021, Maria Bartiromo hosted Trump economic advisor Peter Navarro, where he falsely claimed Trump won the election. Bartiromo concurred, falsely claiming election irregularities and, in a later broadcast on January 19th, falsely claimed Democrats wore MAGA clothing and stormed the Capitol.
January 25, 2021: Guest Hosting Stint Begins
On January 25, 2021, Maria Bartiromo's guest hosting stint began on Fox News Primetime. However, she did not get the permanent time slot.
February 2021: Smartmatic Filed Defamation Suit
In February 2021, Smartmatic filed a $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox News, Maria Bartiromo, and other hosts for broadcasting false statements about the company's voting machines.
November 2021: Barr's Account of Bartiromo's Call
In November 2021, Jonathan Karl's book, Betrayal, reported that Maria Bartiromo called Attorney General Bill Barr in November 2020 to complain about the DOJ's inaction in stopping Democrats from stealing the election, leading to a heated exchange.
March 2022: Smartmatic Lawsuit Proceeded
In March 2022, a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that the defamation suit against Fox News could proceed, allowing claims against Maria Bartiromo to stand.
April 2023: Smartmatic Lawsuit Discovery Phase
As of April 2023, the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Maria Bartiromo and Fox Corporation by Smartmatic was in the discovery phase.
2023: Salary Comparison
In late 2008, Maria Bartiromo signed a new five-year contract with CNBC equivalent to $5,559,000 in 2023.
October 2024: Bartiromo promotes fake news story
In October 2024, Maria Bartiromo promoted a story from The Gateway Pundit, a far-right fake news website, claiming that Arizona's Secretary of State was trying to hide an election integrity problem.
