The Guy That Stood By and Watched Kari Lake go MAGA is "Retiring"

The Fox O&O’s continue saying goodbye to longtime staffers that are making high salaries.

Longtime KSAZ (Phoenix) News Director Doug Bannard announced he was “retiring,” just like a number of Fox O&O managers.

Bannard has been at the station for over 3 decades and stood by and watched anchor Kari Lake go from a normal journalist to ultra MAGA.

“He never reeled her in as she continued to cross the line,” said of KSAZ insider to FTVLive.

If you’re thinking about applying for Bannard’s job, don’t, it’s already been filled.

The station is bumping up longtime Deuce Steve Levi to the ND chair.