ABC News Terminates Terry Moran After Social Media Posts Criticizing Trump and Miller

ABC News has parted ways with correspondent and anchor Terry Moran shortly after he posted on X, criticizing Donald Trump and his deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. The network suspended Moran following the since-deleted tweet.

ABC News stated that Moran's contract was expiring and, due to his social media posts violating network policies, they decided not to renew it. An ABC News spokesperson emphasized the network's commitment to objectivity, fairness, and professionalism in its journalism.

This termination marks a significant shift for Moran, who had recently conducted a high-profile interview with Trump. During the interview, Moran challenged Trump on his claims, leading to the president's criticism of the anchor.

The tweets about Trump and Miller, the administration's immigration policy architect, sparked strong reactions from the White House, which demanded action against Moran. The White House press secretary called Moran's tweet "unhinged and unacceptable" and expressed hope for his suspension or termination.

ABC News responded by suspending Moran, stating that the post did not reflect the network's views and violated its standards. Moran had been with the network since 1997, holding various roles, including Sunday anchor for World News Tonight and co-anchor of Nightline.

According to reports, Moran's contract was nearing its end, which facilitated the network's decision. Some ABC News staff members reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with Moran's social media comments. The network may also have seen an opportunity to reduce costs.

The network's decision may draw criticism for appearing to yield to the administration, especially given the increasing scrutiny of media organizations and law firms for their responses to the president's actions.