ABC Suspends Terry Moran Over Anti-Trump Post/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ ABC News has suspended veteran journalist Terry Moran after he criticized Donald Trump and Stephen Miller in a social media post. The network cited violations of its objectivity policy. The post drew backlash from Republican leaders, including Vice President J.D. Vance.
Terry Moran Suspended Over Trump Comments: ABC News Quick Looks
- ABC News suspends Terry Moran for violating objectivity rules
- Controversial post called Trump and Miller ‘world-class haters’
- Republican officials, including VP Vance, condemn the remarks
- Miller claims post exposes media’s liberal bias
- ABC stresses commitment to impartial news coverage
- Moran’s post has since been deleted from X (Twitter)
- Suspension is pending internal review by ABC executives
Deep Look: ABC’s Terry Moran Suspended After Labeling Trump and Miller ‘World-Class Haters’
New York– Veteran ABC News correspondent Terry Moran has been suspended from his role pending further review after posting a sharply worded critique of President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller, a senior official in the Trump administration. The since-deleted message on X (formerly Twitter) accused both men of harboring and weaponizing deep-seated hatred — remarks that ignited a firestorm on social media and prompted swift condemnation from Republican leadership.
The Post That Sparked the Controversy
At approximately 12:06 a.m. Sunday, Moran posted on X that President Trump was a “world-class hater” but suggested that Trump’s animosity served his own glorification.
“For the president, his hatred is a means to an end — and that end is his own glorification,” Moran wrote.
He saved his harshest words for Stephen Miller, calling him a man who “eats his hate,” adding that Miller’s animus was “his spiritual nourishment.”
The post, though brief, touched off immediate political backlash.
GOP Backlash and Official Responses
Vice President J.D. Vance was among the first high-profile Republicans to respond, posting on X that Moran’s comments were “dripping with hatred.”
“Remember that every time you watch ABC’s coverage of the Trump administration,” Vance added, in a clear effort to tie the journalist’s views to broader media credibility issues.
Miller responded with a scathing post of his own, framing Moran’s words as emblematic of elite media bias:
“Terry pulled off his mask,” Miller wrote. “For decades, the privileged anchor and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose.”
ABC News Reacts: Objectivity Under Fire
ABC News issued an official statement shortly after the post gained traction, emphasizing its commitment to neutrality in political reporting:
“ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others.”
The network confirmed that Moran has been placed on administrative leave pending further evaluation, suggesting that the decision could escalate depending on internal findings.
Moran’s Role at ABC and Recent Work
Moran, a long-standing correspondent with the network, is known for his coverage of politics, foreign affairs, and legal issues. He recently conducted a high-profile interview with President Trump, part of a broader push by major networks to gain access to key 2024 and 2025 political figures.
His journalistic career includes work on “Nightline,” ABC News’ Supreme Court coverage, and decades of field reporting from war zones and political battlegrounds.
A Broader Debate on Journalistic Boundaries
The incident has reignited debates over how journalists navigate personal expression in the age of social media, especially when covering a deeply polarized political environment.
Some media watchdogs argue that journalistic standards must remain intact, while others contend that reporters, like any citizen, should retain limited personal freedom of expression outside formal reporting roles.
Moran has not yet issued a public apology or further clarification as of Monday morning. Media analysts expect ABC to conclude its internal review within days.
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