Entertainment · Television & streaming · published 2026-10-12 · via Variety

Former Fox News Executive Criticizes Network's Guilfoyle Coverage Before Site Posts Story

Ken LaCorte, a former Fox News digital executive, publicly criticized the network for not covering a scandal involving Kimberly Guilfoyle. A few hours later, Fox News' website published a story about whether Trump and Marco Rubio might fire Guilfoyle. That report mentioned misconduct and donor bailout allegations.

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Ken LaCorte, a former senior vice president at Fox News Digital, used social media to say the network had failed to publish online coverage of a controversy involving Kimberly Guilfoyle. Guilfoyle is a Trump ally and former Fox News staffer. He called the lack of coverage a failure of journalistic standards.

Within four hours, a Sunday piece appeared on Fox News’s site about whether Trump and Marco Rubio might dismiss Guilfoyle. That report mentioned allegations of improper conduct and donor-backed financial help.

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The episode may shape perceptions of Fox News’s editorial independence, particularly among its audience and political news consumers. It could increase scrutiny of coverage choices involving people close to Trump, affecting journalists, network staff, and public trust. Since timing alone does not establish causation, the wider impact may hinge on whether outlets explain their decisions and whether other media pursue the allegations.

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