ABC News has fired veteran correspondent Terry Moran following his explosive anti-Trump social media rant, revealing the leftist media’s blatant contempt for objectivity while elevating personal political bias above professional journalistic standards.
Key Takeaways
- ABC News terminated Terry Moran’s contract after he publicly called President Trump and advisor Stephen Miller “world-class haters,” violating the network’s standards of objectivity.
- Moran has doubled down on his statements, boldly claiming that “your job is not to be objective” as a journalist, promoting subjective reporting over traditional journalistic principles.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned Moran’s comments as “unhinged and unacceptable,” highlighting the administration’s ongoing battles with hostile media.
- ABC News emphasized its commitment to objectivity and professionalism in its decision, despite growing pressure from left-leaning journalists to abandon these principles.
- Moran’s firing reveals the increasing tension between traditional journalistic standards and the activist approach embraced by many mainstream media figures.
Veteran Journalist Fired After Anti-Trump Tirade
Terry Moran, a long-standing correspondent for ABC News since 1997, has been terminated following a social media post that violated the network’s policies on objectivity and impartiality. Moran specifically targeted President Trump and senior advisor Stephen Miller, describing them as “world-class haters” in comments that quickly went viral across social media platforms. The veteran journalist, who previously served as a foreign correspondent, chief White House correspondent, and Nightline anchor, was once even considered a potential evening news anchor by ABC executives before this career-ending outburst.
The network was unequivocal in its response to Moran’s breach of journalistic standards. “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,” said an ABC News spokesperson.
ABC News star SUSPENDED over late-night clash with Trump and top White House officials | Joe Hutchison, Daily Mail
ABC News' political correspondent Terry Moran has been suspended after slamming a Trump adviser in a late night post to his social media.
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Rejecting Objectivity: Moran’s Dangerous New Position
Rather than apologize for his unprofessional conduct, Moran has doubled down by openly rejecting the cornerstone principle of journalistic objectivity. In shocking statements that reveal the activist mindset penetrating mainstream media, Moran declared: “My own feeling is that you don’t sacrifice your citizenship as a journalist. Your job is not to be objective.” This brazen admission confirms what conservatives have long suspected about the liberal media’s approach to covering the Trump administration – that many journalists view themselves as political actors rather than neutral observers.
“There is no Mount Olympus of objectivity where a Mandarin class of wise people have no feelings about their society. We’re all in this together. What you have to be is fair and accurate,” said Terry Moran.
Stephen Miller, a top advisor to President Trump and one of the targets of Moran’s attacks, highlighted the broader implications of the incident. “[T]he most important fact about Terry’s full public meltdown is what it shows about the corporate press in America,” Miller noted, pointing to the systemic bias that permeates many mainstream news organizations. Miller’s assessment aligns with President Trump’s longstanding critique of media outlets like ABC News, which he has identified as consistently hostile to his administration and policies.
White House Response and Media Accountability
The White House’s response to Moran’s outburst was swift and decisive. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned the journalist, stating he “went on a rampage, unhinged and unacceptable,” and called for accountability from ABC News. This incident follows a recent contentious interview between Moran and President Trump, where the President remarked “You’re not being very nice, big break,” highlighting the antagonistic nature of their exchange. The resulting suspension and ultimate termination of Moran’s employment represents a rare instance of a major network holding its staff accountable for explicitly anti-Trump bias.
“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 — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,” said a spokesperson.
The Broader Media Landscape Under Trump
This incident occurs against the backdrop of President Trump’s ongoing efforts to hold media organizations accountable for biased reporting. The Walt Disney Company, ABC’s parent corporation, recently settled a lawsuit with Trump over false claims made by anchor George Stephanopoulos. Similarly, Paramount Global is currently in discussions to settle another lawsuit filed by Trump regarding a 60 Minutes interview. These legal actions demonstrate the President’s commitment to challenging media narratives that unfairly target him and his administration while pushing back against the type of subjective reporting that Moran now openly advocates.
“I thought Scott was absolutely spot on. I’m now in a position where I can help in that good work. That fills me with joy as well. We can all put our shoulder to the wheel because I do think he’s right. This is a moment of danger, and I’m happy to be able to help if I can,” said Terry Moran, praising CBS correspondent Scott Pelley’s anti-Trump speech.
Moran’s firing serves as a stark reminder of the ideological battle raging within American journalism. While ABC News has taken a stand for traditional standards of objectivity, Moran’s subsequent defense of subjective reporting reveals the growing faction within mainstream media that believes journalists should abandon neutrality in favor of activism. This dangerous shift threatens the very foundation of responsible journalism and highlights why Americans increasingly distrust legacy media outlets that claim to be objective while demonstrating clear political bias in their coverage of the Trump administration.
