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Event Overview
The termination of Terry Moran highlights tensions between journalistic impartiality and personal political expression. The incident underscores the consequences of public officials' actions in polarized environments, the boundaries of professional conduct for media figures, and the broader implications for media credibility and free speech in politically charged contexts.
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ABC News Terminates Terry Moran After Controversial Post Labeling Trump and Stephen Miller as 'World-Class Haters'
ABC News has terminated veteran correspondent Terry Moran following a controversial social media post in which he labeled President Donald Trump and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller as 'world-class haters.' The post, published on June 8, 2025, described Miller as 'richly endowed with the capacity for hatred' and claimed his 'hatreds are his spiritual nourishment.' Moran also criticized Trump, stating his 'hatred is only a means to an end, and that end is his own glorification.' The post was swiftly deleted, but not before drawing condemnation from Trump administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who called the remarks 'unhinged.' ABC News suspended Moran pending an investigation, citing a violation of the network's standards of objectivity and impartiality. On June 11, the network announced it would not renew Moran's contract, effectively ending his 28-year tenure. Moran, who had recently interviewed Trump in April 2025, defended his post, stating it reflected his genuine views. The incident has sparked debate about journalistic impartiality and the boundaries of personal expression for reporters. Moran has since launched a Substack newsletter, signaling his next career move.
ABC News Suspends Terry Moran After Critical Social Media Post About Trump and Stephen Miller
ABC News suspended veteran correspondent Terry Moran on Sunday after he posted a highly critical assessment of President Donald Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on the social media platform X. In the now-deleted post, Moran labeled both Trump and Miller as "world-class haters," stating that Trump's hatred is a means to his own glorification and that Miller is "richly endowed with the capacity for hatred." The post, made shortly after midnight, was condemned by Trump administration officials, including White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who called for Moran's suspension or termination. ABC News responded by suspending Moran, citing a violation of the network's standards of objectivity and impartiality. The network stated that the post did not reflect its views and that Moran's suspension was pending further evaluation. Moran, who had conducted a rare Oval Office interview with Trump in April, deleted the post and did not comment further. Stephen Miller, a key architect of Trump's immigration policies, defended himself on X, accusing Moran of revealing the bias of the corporate press. Vice President JD Vance also criticized Moran's post as a "vile smear." The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media, with ABC News emphasizing its commitment to unbiased journalism.