Maria's journalism has always been exceptional. That is her top weapon.

However, Maria secured her place in American history four years ago when she came out "guns ablazing" at the Al Smith Dinner in 2016.

In my opinion, she fired the very first 2 shots against the enemy in this shadow war. She made it okay again for a male to respectfully admire the attractiveness of a female.

As a result, she will forever be known asMaria "Big Guns" Bartiromo.

PS - She looked like Sofia Loren that night.