Here’s what he has to say…
Sean Hannity was among the Fox News colleagues who were both stunned and sadden by the departure of longtime anchor Shepard Smith.
As many in the pro-President Donald Trump corner of the world celebrated the news, many on Fox News, including Hannity, did not.
“I’ve always said there is nobody better at breaking news than Shep Smith. He has always done great things and I know he will continue to do so. Looking forward to seeing Shep crush it in whatever he does next,” he said.
I’ve always said there is nobody better at breaking news than Shep Smith. He has always done great things and I know he will continue to do so. Looking forward to seeing Shep crush it in whatever he does next.
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) October 11, 2019
“I first worked with Shep on my first assignment at @FoxNews almost 23 years ago. It was a total shock today to find out he’s leaving.
“He anchored breaking news -fast-moving events —better than anyone. I wish him well in whatever lies ahead,” Fox News colleague Bret Baier said.
“Shep Smith has been there from the beginning and was the most talented breaking news anchor I ever saw. Fox News Channel will not be the same without him,” Brit Hume said.
“Goodbye @ShepNewsTeam Shep, you’re a great newsman and you’ll be missed. Safe travels Matey, fair winds and a following sea,” Geraldo Rivera said.
“When I first came to @foxnews Shep Smith was the very first anchor I ever worked with. He gave me my nickname “Janice Dean the Weather Machine” and made me feel right at home.
“I will always be grateful for his kindness and generosity. Nobody does “Breaking News Now” like him,” Janice Dean said.
“He was also the first to bring me into his office when I was diagnosed with MS and asked ‘how can I help, JD?’
“It’s a sad day for all of us. I love you, Shep. Thank you for making us all better broadcasters, and giving me the greatest opportunity to be a part of your show.
“I see many of you are bringing your ‘politics’ into this. I worked with the man. He’s a human being that was part of a family. This is not about who you voted for.
“Try just being kind for a moment and wish him well. Go bark about politics somewhere else. He was great at his job,” she said.
Src: The Federalist Papers
SHEP WAS WAY TO FAR TO THE LEFT. HE WAS A NEVER TRUMPER I WILL NOT MISS HIM.
YOU ARE RIGHT BUT ALL THIS KILLING WTIH GUNS I AM WONDERING IF ITS NOT A SET UP FOR OUR GUNS TO BE TAKEN.
Hannity has always had a soft spot for “Sheppie”!
His hatred for Trump was his downfall. He should have kept it more balanced like Fox News projects itself to be.
Yes and it was the morning Joe down fall as well.
I disliked, refused to watch him—-GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!!!!
Good riddance!!!!!
Why are my comments not posted??!!
Shep caught a bad case of Trump hating and lost his job because of it. No longer putting out real news Shep turned to giving out his opinions which most viewers did not want. When your ratings take a dive and you continue ranting out your opinions Fox had no other choice, lose Shep or lose viewers. Chris Wallace is next on the cropping block unless he does something to change his ratings. Fox News made a business decision and while these other Fox hosts say they will miss him, they understand why Shep had to go. There are many main stream outlets that can hire him but since all their ratings are in the toilet, he will take a huge drop in pay.
Typical pot calling the kettle black lefty propaganda how Smith alleged others were spewing “opinions” instead of “news” when HE made himself “Mr. innuendo” on all things Trump.
HE BAD MOUTH TUCKER CARLSON IS WHY HE IS GONE FIRED.
Best thing ever happened at Fox News in the departure of Shepard Smith! He was a no-Trumper, didn’t trust anything he (supposedly) reported. He was and is a total liberal, hated Trump, and that means he hated me! He should get out of the business of reporting “anything” because he’s a sick man and must hate America as well. I have nothing but disgust and hope he goes somewhere in his new occupation that fits his brain, he is brainwashed by liberal Communism. Glad he’s gone, now get rid of Juan Williams, Chris Wallace, Geraldo, Napolitano, and the other hard nose liberals you hired. Also, do yourself a favor and get rid of Paul Ryan, he is a lying Democrat, or what you would call a RINO.
i, for one, am glad he’s gone, and cavuto, who SCOLDED our President on national TV should be next. it’s one thing to not like our President, but it’s quite another to be so rude and disrespectful, as he and cavuto have been, to talk down to our President. who in the hell do these trolls think they are. are they president? try being PRESIDENT TRUMP for just one day, and see how you would react to the disgusting 24/7 lambasting he has to put up with. if he’s bold or blunt, GOOOOOD FOR HIM. he has ZERO support from the corrupt MSM who OWN the platform for communication. GIVE PRESIDENT TRUMP A BREAK, and consider that he LOVES america and is ACTUALLY WORKING for ‘we the people’. does that not matter? ugh. HOW AND WHY DID OBAMA GET A PASS FOR TREASON, HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS? see you on CNN, sheppy, whether you’re ‘nice’, thoughtful’ or whatever. you suck at being a true american.
I remember the first time ever seeing Shep on Fox News. He was reporting on Katrina and I was turned off by his blaming and whining. A couple days later I met a black man in SF who when asked about Katrina and was told by a white couple that we should all feel sorry for the black people, he said he didn’t feel sorry for them because they were warned to evacuate but wouldn’t. Never heard anyone on the news make that point.
REALLY? I will NOT miss shep!
I am GLAD HAPPY EXCITED and THRILLED that smith is FINALLY GONE!!!!!
My reaction? One less socialist (Democrat) twisting the news!
Good riddance the next want to go away is Chris Wallace and after Cavuto
good riddance to shepherd smith..whenever he came on to do his share of the news reporting you can feel and see the distaste he had for President Trump. These so call gays really don’t know why they dislike President Trump..Wake Up. and Smell the Coffee!!!
Mother of a gay son !!!!
Shepard Smith made it blatantly obvious that he was liberal and against President Trump. Chris Wallace is the same. Wish they would report the news in a non-bias way. Including the local channels. You will not be missed Shepard.
Shep was not needed at FOX. INTELLIGENT VIEWERS were uncomfortable watching him. Glad he’s gone.
No love lost ! I’d just change station when he came on. As others have said I wish they would also keep that joke of a judge off the station Neopolitano it’s obvious he used to support Trump until he was turned down for Supreme Court Judge it’s good judgement on trump to turn him down because he showed he couldn’t be neutral as a judge and doesn’t understand the law and constitution as many demonrats don’t so good thing he didn’t get the job he’s in competent for the position . I agree when Juan Williams comes on I change station also . He’s just dumb and deaf shuts people down with his blatant lies a typical socialist .
But when you have RINO Ryan on board what can you expect from Foxx .
Smith will prbly show up on CNN with buddy Cooper !
Ryan put that lying cheating brazille on air now
It’s a shame you can’t get real news instead of hate filled propaganda anywhere .
I just hate to see who they will replace him with .
Soros / obama has gotten into all the stations giving them scripts talking points
Wonder if Candace Owens is available???
I quit watching S.S. several years ago. He quit reporting the news and started inventing it. If I wanted to watch that type of crap I would watch MSN CBS or another liberal / socialist station. Same as megan kelly she got to big a head and started spewing her crap Boom she was gone. It takes a while but when we quit watching them they eventually go. Fired , quit whatever. I will not pay $200.00 bucks a month to be preached to. Give me the true facts and I wil decide what I want to beleive.
Thank goodness i dont have to change the channel anymore when ole shep comes on . Now straighten out Chris Wallace and i will be good.
Shep caused his own problems then we get the tear jerking exit designed to smooth sympathy all across the screen. But you never heard him apologize for dumb remarks either. He sent himself off to oblivion…we didn’t do it. Like the earlier comment, now I don’t have to wince when I see him come on Fox and start searching for other channels.
GONE AND FORGOTTEN ALREADY…..WON’T MISS HIM ONE BIT…..NOW LET’S SEE FOX DEAL WITH JUAN WILLIAMS, DONNA BRAZILE, CHRIS WALLACE AND NEIL CAVUTO!