Former ABC Correspondent Terry Moran Fired Over Trump Criticism Post

Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran has publicly defended his social media post in which he accused Donald Trump and aide Stephen Miller of being 'world-class haters,' a move that led to his ouster after more than two decades at the network. Moran insists the post was neither a 'drunk tweet' nor impulsive, but a deliberate, heartfelt expression of his views on the current political climate, written after a quiet evening with family. ABC News cited the post as a violation of its objectivity and social media policies, announcing it would not renew Moran's contract; Moran disputes this, claiming there was an oral agreement for a contract extension and that ABC 'bailed' under pressure. The White House reportedly pushed for disciplinary action, and right-wing media amplified calls for Moran's removal. Despite the controversy, Moran remains unapologetic, stating he does not regret telling what he perceives as the truth and plans to launch a new media venture on Substack. The episode highlights ongoing tensions between journalistic objectivity, personal expression, and political pressures in the media landscape.