ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran was suspended over the weekend for a 'venomous screed' posted on social media on June 8, where he called Trump adviser Stephen Miller and President Trump 'world-class haters.' The article, an opinion piece by Dan Gainor, criticizes Moran's perceived bias and ABC News's claim of objectivity, highlighting past instances of Moran's anti-Trump rhetoric and the network's general perceived liberal bias, including its show 'The View.'
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ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran was suspended over the weekend for a 'venomous screed' posted on social media on June 8, where he called Trump adviser Stephen Miller and President Trump 'world-class haters.' The article, an opinion piece by Dan Gainor, criticizes Moran's perceived bias and ABC News's claim of objectivity, highlighting past instances of Moran's anti-Trump rhetoric and the network's general perceived liberal bias, including its show 'The View.'
Trending- 1 Unspecified past: Terry Moran makes various anti-Trump comments (e.g., 'Caesar,' 'Führer,' 'women will die' after Roe v. Wade overturned), confronts Trump in an interview.
- 2 January 2025: Trump reelected.
- 3 February 2025: Ana Navarro calls for open protests of Trump.
- 4 April 2025: Media Research Center releases study on 'The View'.
- 5 Early hours of June 8, 2025: Terry Moran posts a 'venomous screed' about Stephen Miller and Donald Trump on social media.
- 6 Over the weekend (June 7-8, 2025): ABC News suspends Terry Moran.
- 7 Unspecified time: White House complains to ABC News.
- Terry Moran suspended by ABC News
- White House complained to ABC
- Public debate about media bias and journalistic ethics
What: ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran was suspended for a social media post on June 8, 2025, in which he made highly critical and personal remarks about President Donald Trump and his advisor Stephen Miller, calling them 'world-class haters.' The article, an opinion piece, argues that this suspension is not surprising given Moran's and ABC News's perceived long-standing anti-Trump bias, and criticizes the network's claims of objectivity.
When: Over the weekend (June 7-8, 2025), early hours of June 8, 2025, earlier this year (2025), January 2025, February 2025, April 2025
Where: Unspecified social media platform, White House, ABC News, Los Angeles (mentioned in context of 'The View' host's wish for protests)
Why: Moran was suspended for violating ABC News's standards regarding objectivity and impartiality by making 'subjective personal attacks.' The author argues the underlying reason is Moran's inherent bias against Trump and the right, which he finally made overtly public. The White House complained to ABC News.
How: Moran posted a 'venomous screed' on social media. ABC News released a statement about the suspension. The Media Research Center released a study on 'The View.'