On Tuesday, ABC News let go of seasoned correspondent Terry Moran. This decision came just two days after Moran made headlines with a series of social media comments directed at Trump adviser Stephen Miller.
The network, owned by Disney, took action against Moran following his outburst on a social platform where he described Miller as a “world-class hate.”
An ABC News representative stated, “We have reached the end of our agreement with Terry Moran, and his recent posts clearly violated ABC News Policy, leading to our decision not to renew.”
The outlet emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards of objectivity and professionalism among its reporters.
Word from a well-informed source indicated that Moran’s contract was set to kick in the upcoming Friday.
For someone with Moran’s extensive background—particularly as a senior White House correspondent—salary estimates range from $600,000 to $900,000 annually, according to another insider.
This firing followed reports that members of the ABC News staff had expressed discontent regarding the potential damage to the network’s reputation.
Some insiders described Moran’s comments as troubling. Vice President J.D. Vance and others also weighed in, condemning his remarks.
Moran, who joined ABC News in 1997, had previously criticized Miller for embodying the essence of the Trumpist movement, translating ideologies into policies that he viewed as driven by “bile” rather than intelligence.
In a now-deleted diatribe, Moran suggested that Miller’s hatred was apparent and almost nourishing for him, implying it fueled his actions.
This outburst was met with criticism from ABC News executives, who cited his failure to adhere to principles of fairness and objectivity.
Moran previously interviewed Trump in April amid discussions about the administration’s tariff strategies.
A source within ABC News commented to the post that Moran had counteracted the network’s effort to navigate its relationship with the Trump administration.
Debra O’Connell, president of ABC News Group and Networks, recently visited West Palm Beach, Florida, for discussions with Trump administration officials.
Among the meetings was one held in December, related to a lawsuit against George Stephanopoulos involving a significant payout after a court determined Trump guilty of sexual assault, although he denied wrongdoing.
