One of Our Most Respected Voices in News Was Just Fired and It’s More Disturbing Than Anyone’s Admitting
Terry Moran, a longtime journalist who spent nearly 30 years at ABC News, was suddenly fired after making a personal comment online about President Donald Trump. Moran had built a solid reputation as a fair and honest reporter, covering important events like wars, presidential politics, and international issues. But after posting a tweet that criticized both Trump and one of his top advisors, Stephen Miller, ABC ended his contract.
In his now-deleted tweet, Moran said that Stephen Miller wasn’t just a smart strategist behind Trump’s policies — he was filled with hatred, calling him a “world-class hater” who seemed to feed off of it. Moran then turned his criticism toward Trump, saying the former president also uses hate, but mainly as a tool to boost his own ego. These comments quickly got attention, especially from the White House. Trump’s press secretary responded by attacking Moran online, calling his remarks unhinged and demanding accountability.
After this, ABC suspended Moran and then announced they wouldn’t renew his contract, which was set to expire just a few days later. They said his post broke their rules about fairness and objectivity. But the timing, combined with direct pressure from the White House, made many people wonder whether this decision was truly about ethics or just about pleasing the president.
This isn’t the first time there’s been tension between Trump and ABC News. Late last year, Trump sued the network and its anchor George Stephanopoulos for defamation. That lawsuit ended with ABC making a large donation to Trump’s presidential library, paying his legal fees, and issuing a public apology. Trump has regularly attacked ABC in speeches and interviews, calling them dishonest and biased. In fact, just weeks before Moran’s firing, he interviewed Trump on air, and the conversation got heated. That interview made it clear that Trump had a personal issue with Moran, which makes the firing seem even more suspicious.
Some people believe Moran was punished not because he broke the rules, but because ABC didn’t want to upset Trump. Firing someone for expressing a strong opinion — especially about serious political issues — sets a troubling example. It suggests that journalists could lose their jobs for speaking honestly when it goes against powerful people.
Public reaction came fast. Fellow journalists, commentators, and everyday viewers spoke out, saying that this move by ABC threatens the idea of a free and independent press. Jon Stewart, a well-known political comedian, called the decision “so stupid” and mocked ABC for pretending they were neutral while trying to keep Trump happy. He pointed out that many people on conservative news networks say outrageous things every day without facing any consequences.
Throughout his career, Moran was known for staying calm, sticking to the truth, and doing his job with integrity. With all the political chaos going on today — including government crackdowns, human rights concerns, and the erosion of democratic systems — Moran may have felt that staying silent would go against everything he believed in. Speaking out cost him his job, but maybe staying quiet would have felt even worse.
In the end, this story isn’t just about one journalist losing his job. It’s about whether truth still matters in journalism, and whether major news outlets are willing to stand up for their reporters when powerful people demand silence. When reporters are punished for telling uncomfortable truths, it sends a dangerous message — not just to the media, but to all of us.
