Shepard Smith – the Fox News Icon for 2 decades – “4 WORDS” before leaving that still haunt viewers and especially his colleagues to this day!

For over 20 years, Shepard Smith was Fox News’ calm, no-nonsense news face – sometimes so icy it was intimidating.

The most dramatic moment came in 2018–2019 when he openly criticized fake news and false claims, even by fellow Fox hosts.
Rising tension led Smith to announce his exit in 2019, leaving a big gap in the anchor lineup. He said memorably: “Facts matter. Truth matters.” – both farewell and reminder of journalism’s core.