Overview

• Moran was suspended on June 8 and formally let go on June 10 after he called President Trump and aide Stephen Miller “world-class haters” in a post on X.
• Disney CEO Bob Iger and other senior executives backed ABC’s decision, citing a breach of the network’s policies on impartiality and objectivity.
• In his deleted tweet Moran accused Miller of feeding on hate and said Trump’s “spiritual nourishment” was self-glorification, prompting ABC to deem the remarks a policy violation.
• Following his departure from ABC News, Moran launched a Substack channel to continue his political reporting independently.
• Comedian and commentator Jon Stewart criticized the firing as overly rigid, highlighting broader debates over journalistic freedom and social media expression.