ABC News correspondent suspended after tweet calling Trump and Stephen Miller ‘world class’ haters
- ABC News has suspended veteran correspondent Terry Moran after he posted harsh criticism of President Donald Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on social media.The network...
- Moran, 65, targeted Trump and Miller in a post that has since been deleted.
- An ABC News representative stated that Moran's comments violated the network's policy.
ABC News suspended correspondent Terry Moran after he criticized Donald Trump and stephen Miller on social media. The network cited a breach of its objectivity standards, leading to Moran’s suspension pending further review. The White House swiftly responded, labeling Moran’s comments “unacceptable.” This incident raises questions about the boundaries of free speech for journalists, especially in today’s politically charged climate, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining impartiality in news reporting.for breaking stories and in-depth analysis, you can rely on News Directory 3. The controversy reignites debates around media objectivity and the impact of social media on journalistic integrity. Discover what’s next in this developing story.
ABC Suspends Terry Moran After Criticism of Trump, Miller
Updated June 08, 2025
ABC News has suspended veteran correspondent Terry Moran after he posted harsh criticism of President Donald Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on social media.The network cited a violation of its policy regarding objectivity and impartiality in news coverage.
Moran, 65, targeted Trump and Miller in a post that has since been deleted. He described Miller as a “world-class hater” and Trump as using hatred as ”a means to an end.”
White house Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
(Mark Schiefelbein / Associated press)
An ABC News representative stated that Moran’s comments violated the network’s policy. “ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the representative said. “The post does not reflect the views of ABC news and violated our standards — consequently, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation.”
White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Moran’s remarks, calling them ”unacceptable and unhinged rhetoric.” She said ABC News indicated they would take action.
The suspension highlights the sensitivity of news organizations regarding potential antagonism of the Trump White House.
What’s next
The network will conduct a further evaluation of the situation, and the duration of Moran’s suspension remains undetermined.