ABC News Officially Parting Ways with Terry Moran Following Inflammatory X Post Critiquing White House Official Stephen Miller
The network initially suspended Moran over the weekend for compromising their "impartiality."
ABC News is parting ways with senior national correspondent Terry Moran after suspending him over the weekend for a post criticizing the Trump administration.
What’s Happening:
- Deadline reports that ABC News has parted ways with senior national correspondent Terry Moran for a recent X post targeting Trump administration official Stephen Miller.
- In the now-deleted post, Moran referred to Miller as a “world class hater."
- After initially suspending Moran on Sunday, ABC News have made the decision to not renew their agreement with Moran, citing “a clear violation of ABC News policies."
- A spokesperson went on to say “at ABC News, we hold all of our reporters to the highest standards of objectivity, fairness and professionalism, and we remain committed to delivering straightforward, trusted journalism."
- Moran had been with ABC News since 1997, and actually sat down with President Trump himself less than two months ago for an interview marking his first 100 days in office.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a screenshot of the post in full. You can see it below:
- The post is seemingly in response to Trump deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles as a response to the ongoing ICE protests throughout Southern California.
- While ABC News has a responsibility to act without bias, the Trump administration has had a rocky relationship with the news source.
- Recently, ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos were required to pay Donald Trump $16 million after a defamation lawsuit was filed by the then President-elect.
- Trump has also been quick to claim bias against the network, especially in regards to the singular 2024 Presidential Debate.
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- Change is happening at ABC News, specifically in regards to Good Morning America. After 26 years in Times Square, the popular morning show will be moving to 7 Hudson Square, the new Disney-owned production facility that opened in the city last fall.
- A new documentary on Hulu from ABC News Studios will tell the story of the iconic ABC News personality, Barbara Walters. Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything is set for a June 23rd premiere on Hulu.
- Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in honor of Pride Month, a new special shines a light on members of the LGBTQIA+ community who came out later in life.