Trump Administration Targets ABC Reporter Over Stephen Miller Criticism Amid LA Riots

ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran faced suspension and widespread backlash after posting and later deleting a social media tirade against White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and President Donald Trump, calling both "world-class haters" and accusing Miller of being "richly endowed with the capacity for hatred." Moran's remarks, made amid violent protests and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, drew sharp condemnation from the Trump administration, including Miller's wife and Vice President JD Vance, who called the post a vile smear filled with hatred. The Trump administration pressured ABC News to hold Moran accountable, with calls for his suspension or termination. Moran’s comments occurred during a period of heightened tension, as Miller denounced the Los Angeles riots as an "insurrection" and vowed to "take back America." The incident highlights the deep polarization and hostility between the Trump administration and certain media figures. ABC News has taken disciplinary action against Moran in response to the controversy.