ABC News has suspended senior national correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post in which he described former President Donald Trump and his top adviser, Stephen Miller, as “world-class haters”.
The post, which has since been deleted, characterised Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred,” and suggested that his political motivations stem from personal animosity rather than intellect.
In his remarks, Moran claimed Miller’s ability to turn Trump-era political impulses into policy was driven by “bile” rather than “brains,” and added: “You can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate.” Moran also called Trump “a world-class hater,” stating that the former president’s hatred serves only to fuel his self-glorification.
An ABC News spokesperson confirmed Moran’s suspension, saying: “He has been suspended pending further evaluation. 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.”
Stephen Miller responded by accusing Moran of exposing what he described as deep-rooted media bias. “The most important fact about Terry’s full public meltdown is what it shows about the corporate press in America,” Miller said. “For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose. Terry pulled off his mask.”
White House slams ABC News journo
The White House also weighed in. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned Moran’s remarks as “unacceptable and unhinged” during an appearance on Fox News, saying the incident reflects the growing public distrust of legacy media. Vice President JD Vance called Moran’s comments a “vile smear.”
This incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of ABC News, following a recent $15 million settlement the network agreed to pay to a Trump-affiliated foundation or museum. The settlement came after Trump filed a defamation claim over a statement made by anchor George Stephanopoulos, who said on-air that Trump had been found “liable for rape” in a civil case involving writer E. Jean Carroll. In reality, the jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse, not rape.
The controversy surrounding Moran is likely to intensify conservative criticism of mainstream media, with accusations of partisan bias becoming increasingly common. Nonetheless, ABC News has reiterated its commitment to impartiality in the wake of the incident.
