Shepard Smith Leaving Fox News After Clashes With Colleagues

END OF AN ERA

The news anchor was a frequent target of the president’s ire because of his penchant for calling B.S. on his own network’s pro-Trump spin.

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Published Oct. 11 2019 3:57PM EDT

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Fox News anchor Shepard Smith, a frequent target of President Trump’s attacks, is stepping down after clashing with some of the network’s primetime stars.

“Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave FOX News and begin a new chapter.

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Shepard Smith Leaving Fox News After Clashes With Colleagues

The news anchor was a frequent target of the president’s ire because of his penchant for calling B.S. on his own network’s pro-Trump spin.

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