ABC journalist Terry Moran and his anti-Trump team engage in a social media attack against Donald Trump. This unexpected action originates from the Moran's team at ABC.
Our buddy Rich Edson from our site is reporting the latest on Moran's sudden departure from ABC News. The 'Fox & Friends' team chimes in with their thoughts.
Terry Moran, once a well-respected senior national correspondent for ABC News, has found himself out of a job over the weekend. Moran, a known Democrat-leaning journalist, vented his spleen in an angry tirade against President Trump and his advisor Stephen Miller early on June 8, labeling Miller as "a world-class hater" and branding Trump the same.
He didn't hold back on Miller, who serves as the deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor to the president. Moran described him as having "bile for brains" and accused him of living off hatred. He even went as far as to portray Miller as someone who eats his own hatred. This coming from someone who has spent years disseminating news with pretensions of impartiality!
The media is now up in arms that the White House complained to ABC about Moran's remarks. Well, surprise, surprise — the White House also enjoys free speech, and it's fair game when reporters break the rules of journalistic ethics. Moran allegedly torched several provisions of the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics.
Interestingly, ABC only suspended Moran and didn't outright fire him, and it seems the suspension might not be solely about what he said. Rather, it may be because he revealed who he truly is — a biased hack with a penchant for judging people based on their appearances.
WHITE HOUSE REACTS TO ABC'S TERRY MORAN AFTER BRUTAL TRUMP, TOP ADVISOR SLUR
Throughout his career, Terry Moran has displayed a clear crack in his impartiality facade. In 2008, he committed a major career blunder with an embarrassing comment about President Barack Obama's presidency: "Barack Obama is the first president since George Washington to be taking a step down into the Oval Office."
As for Trump, Moran has been no friend. In 2022, when Roe v. Wade was overturned, he predicted women would die as a result. He has also called both Trump and Asian leaders "Caesar" and "Fuhrer." During an interview earlier this year, Trump put Moran firmly in his place by pointing out that ABC failed to cover Joe Biden's declining mental and physical health due to their bias[1].
ABC NEWS APOLOGIZES FOR TERRY MORAN'S COMMENTS, CLAIMING VIOLATION OF STANDARDS
ABC News released an official statement about Moran's situation, claiming, "ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in our news coverage, and we do not condone subjective personal attacks on others. Moran's comments do not reflect the views of ABC News." It's hard to imagine anyone buying this, considering that they hired former Clinton flunky George Stephanopoulos as an anchor, presenting him as an unbiased journalist.
This is the same network that has hosted the buffoonish debate moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis, who nearly single-handed destroyed presidential debates by attacking Trump. It's also the network that produces "The View," a show filled with anti-Trump voices who frequently spew irrational nonsense about America and the Trump Administration[2].
Since Trump's reelection, the hosts of "The View" have repeatedly referred to America as a "misogynistic country," complained that "the country was named after an Italian White man," and grew angry at Democrats for not walking out during Trump's speeches.
IN CONCLUSION
Moran's outburst against Trump and Miller was not exactly a shock. It has been clear for some time that he is no impartial journalist. The surprise is that it took him this long to blurt out such stupidity in public. One has to wonder what kind of blasphemies are uttered in private at ABC News.
Sources:1. Wetzstein, J. (2022, June). "ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over Trump Post." The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/media/abc-terry-moran-trump-post-white-house/2022/06/10/2a5067f4-de4e-11eb-bdae-8f50f6f82c63_story.html2. Steinhauser, S. (2022, June). "ABC News fires veteran journalist Terry Moran over post attacking Trump, Stephen Miller." CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abc-news-fires-terry-moran-trump-stephen-miller-post-michelle-obama/
Enrichment Data:- Terry Moran is a senior national correspondent for ABC News, but he has faced criticism for opinions perceived as biased, especially against President Trump and Stephen Miller, leading to his eventual dismissal.- Moran has demonstrated a pattern of favoring Democrat-friendly sentiments in comments and has a history of chucking journalistic impartiality, such as an infamous remark in 2008 about President Barack Obama.- ABC News has been criticized for hosting biased figures like George Stephanopoulos, former Clinton aide, and for produce controversial shows, like "The View," known for its anti-Trump stance.
- The controversy surrounding Terry Moran's dismissal from ABC News underscores the growing role of social media in influencing political discourse, as his criticisms of Donald Trump and Stephen Miller, amplified on platforms like Twitter, further blurred the lines between entertainment, pop-culture, and journalism.
- As more celebrities and public figures express their opinions on politics, it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from opinion, leading to heated debates and partisan divisions that permeate every aspect of contemporary society and influence the direction of the nation.
- In today's media landscape, the opinions of journalists and commentators, such as Terry Moran, play a significant role in shaping public opinion, particularly on controversial issues like immigration and healthcare, making it essential for journalists to practice journalistic ethics and maintain objectivity in reporting.
