Fox News Host Sean Hannity Leaves NYC Citing 'Hate,' Taxes, Crime, Moves Florida

Sean Hannity, the Fox News host and ally of President Donald Trump, moved from New York City to Florida in early 2024, citing multiple reasons including high taxes, declining quality of life, crime, and a lack of shared values with New York's progressive population. Hannity expressed that dining out in New York was difficult for him because people would stare and show hostility, which he described as being 'hated' by many residents. He contrasted this with Florida, where he feels welcomed and represented by officials who share his conservative values, including Governor Ron DeSantis and senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. Hannity now broadcasts his radio show from a studio in West Palm Beach, living near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, and visits Fox's Midtown studios only occasionally. He framed his move as part of a broader migration from 'blue states' with high taxes and burdensome regulations to more conservative, low-tax states. His departure sparked a light-hearted exchange with former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, who joked about New York Yankees management as a possible reason for Hannity's exit, which Hannity dismissed.