Overview

• Senior correspondent Terry Moran posted a late-night message on June 7 labeling Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and President Trump as 'world-class haters' whose animosity serves as their 'spiritual nourishment'.
• ABC News announced Moran’s suspension on June 8, citing a violation of its requirement for impartiality and confirming the post did not reflect the network’s views.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt branded the remarks 'unhinged and unacceptable' and stated the administration had contacted ABC News about disciplinary action.
• Vice President JD Vance defended Miller’s patriotism and called for an apology from ABC News, while Miller characterized Moran’s post as evidence of bias within the corporate press.
• The suspension builds on existing tensions between the Trump administration and ABC News, including a $15 million defamation settlement and recent disputes over press access.