Amidst the recent wave of firings and resignations at Fox News, the network has made a notable new hire. Emily Compagno, a former federal prosecutor and legal analyst, has joined the Fox News team as a contributor to the network’s opinion programming..
Compagno’s hiring comes at a time when Fox News is facing increased scrutiny over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election and the January 6th Capitol riot. The network has been accused of spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about both events, and several of its hosts have been subpoenaed by the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack..
Despite the controversy surrounding Fox News, Compagno has expressed her enthusiasm about joining the network. In a statement, she said, “I am thrilled to be joining the Fox News team. I have always admired Fox News’ commitment to providing its viewers with fair and balanced news coverage, and I am excited to contribute to that mission..