Fact check: Was Jeanine Shaperio referenced as insane in internal fox memos

1. Summary of the results

Yes, Jeanine Pirro was referenced as "insane" in internal Fox communications. Multiple sources confirm that a Fox corporate board member specifically called Pirro's comparison of the deplatforming of Parler to Kristallnacht "insane" ^{[1] [2] [3]}. This occurred in text exchanges between Fox executives that were later revealed in court filings.

The internal criticism of Pirro extended far beyond just the "insane" reference. Fox News executive Jerry Andrews called her a "reckless maniac" in text messages ^{[4] [5]}. Additional executives expressed serious concerns about her reliability and judgment, with David Clark and Meade Cooper stating "I don't trust her to be responsible" and describing her as having a "tendency to find random conspiracy theories on weird internet sites" ^{[2] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question focuses narrowly on the "insane" reference but omits the broader pattern of internal Fox criticism revealed in these communications. Fox executives consistently viewed Pirro as unreliable and prone to spreading misinformation ^{[4] [2]}. The specific "insane" comment was made in response to her comparing the deplatforming of Parler to Kristallnacht, the Nazi pogrom against Jewish businesses and synagogues ^{[1] [2]}.

The sources reveal that Fox News executives were privately concerned about Pirro's tendency to promote baseless claims of election fraud ^[4] while she continued to appear on air. This suggests a disconnect between Fox's public platform and private executive opinions about one of their hosts.

Pirro's history of promoting conspiracy theories and her strong support for Trump provides additional context for why executives may have been concerned about her content ^[6]. The internal communications suggest that Fox leadership was aware of potential credibility issues with Pirro's on-air statements but continued to employ her.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains no apparent misinformation - it accurately asks about a specific claim that is supported by the evidence. However, the question's narrow focus on just the "insane" reference could be seen as understating the extent of internal Fox criticism of Pirro. The evidence shows a pattern of executive concerns about her credibility, reliability, and tendency to promote conspiracy theories ^{[4] [2] [5]}.

The question also doesn't specify that these were text messages and communications revealed through court filings, which provides important context about how this information became public. The communications were not intended for public consumption and represent candid internal assessments by Fox executives about one of their own hosts.