ABC’s Terry Moran Suspended After Social Media Post Labeling Trump and Miller Haters

ABC News has placed veteran correspondent Terry Moran on suspension after a controversial late-night social media post targeting Trump administration deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. The now-deleted post, which described Miller as a “world class hater,” prompted immediate backlash from Republican officials and reignited debate about journalistic objectivity in a hyper-partisan media landscape.

The incident unfolded early Sunday morning, when Moran’s message appeared on X, formerly known as Twitter. In addition to his remarks about Miller, Moran criticized President Donald Trump, describing him as “a world-class hater, too,” but suggested that Trump's animosity was strategic, serving his own interests and self-glorification. Regarding Miller, Moran’s words went further, claiming that “his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate.” Such highly personal language drew swift condemnation from within the administration and beyond.

Vice President J.D. Vance responded publicly, writing that Moran’s statements were “dripping with hatred.” Vance called for viewers to remember this when watching any ABC News coverage relating to the Trump administration, clearly questioning the network’s impartiality. Meanwhile, Stephen Miller himself weighed in, accusing Moran and, by extension, much of the mainstream press, of harboring deep-seated biases: “Terry pulled off his mask,” Miller wrote, asserting that elite journalists have long abandoned objectivity.

In a statement, ABC News reiterated its commitment to objectivity and impartiality, denouncing “subjective personal attacks” and confirming that Moran would remain suspended while the network conducts a thorough evaluation. “We expect all of our journalists to uphold the highest standards in their reporting and public communications,” the statement read.

This suspension comes just weeks after Moran’s high-profile interview with President Trump, underscoring the intense scrutiny facing journalists covering one of America’s most divisive political figures. The episode also highlights the evolving challenges faced by news organizations as personal opinions, online platforms, and newsroom ethics increasingly collide in the digital age.