ABC News has just fired Terry Moran after suspending him for trash talking President Trump on a TDS laced tired posted to X:
BREAKING: Terry Moran is out at ABC News, according to CNN’s Brian Stelter.
ABC News, the same outlet that rigged the debate against Trump before the 2024 election, accused Moran of not being “fair.”
“We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent… pic.twitter.com/keO36usa7N
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 10, 2025
Collin Rugg posted:
“BREAKING: Terry Moran is out at ABC News, according to CNN’s Brian Stelter.
ABC News, the same outlet that rigged the debate against Trump before the 2024 election, accused Moran of not being “fair.”
“We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent post, which was a clear violation of ABC News policies, we have made the decision to not renew.”
“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.”
Laughable. Moran was a perfect representation of ABC News. He should not have been fired.”
The veteran journalist and senior national correspondent for ABC News, was fired by the network on June 10, 2025, following the controversial social media post that violated the network’s standards of objectivity and impartiality. The incident began when Moran posted a late-night message on X on June 8, 2025, sharply criticizing White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and President Donald Trump, calling both “world-class haters.” In the post, Moran described Miller as a man whose “hatreds are his spiritual nourishment” and suggested Trump’s hatred was a means to personal glorification. The post, which was deleted shortly after, sparked immediate backlash from Trump administration officials and conservative commentators, who labeled it unprofessional and biased.
ABC News initially suspended Moran on June 8, pending further evaluation, citing the post as a breach of their commitment to impartial journalism. The network’s spokesperson stated, “ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others. The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards.” The decision to fire Moran came two days later, with ABC confirming in a statement that they had ended their agreement with him, emphasizing their dedication to “straightforward, trusted journalism.” The move was seen by some as a response to intense pressure from the White House, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance publicly demanding accountability.
The firing drew mixed reactions. Some ABC staffers expressed shock and disappointment, with one anonymous colleague telling Fox News Digital that Moran’s actions hurt the network’s credibility at a time when journalistic trust is under scrutiny. Others, including liberal commentators like Tommy Vietor and Wajahat Ali, defended Moran, arguing he was exercising free speech and that his suspension and subsequent firing were concessions to political pressure from the Trump administration. Critics of the decision, such as former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, accused ABC of caving to “snowflakes” who feign support for free speech while targeting journalists. Conversely, conservative outlets like The Federalist argued that suspension was insufficient and that Moran’s firing was justified given his history of perceived anti-Trump bias, including past on-air comments comparing Trump to a “Führer.”
Moran’s departure marks a significant moment in the ongoing tension between legacy media and the Trump administration, which has frequently accused outlets like ABC of bias. The network’s recent history, including a $15 million settlement with Trump over defamatory comments by anchor George Stephanopoulos, underscores the fraught relationship. Moran, who joined ABC in 1997 and covered major events like 9/11, the Iraq War, and multiple presidential campaigns, had recently conducted a high-profile interview with Trump in April 2025. His firing raises questions about the balance between journalistic expression and the expectation of neutrality in an increasingly polarized media landscape.
