It’s noisy out there in the news world, isn’t it? Lots of shouting. So many voices clamoring for attention. It can be hard to know who to believe or what’s really going on. It often feels like a free-for-all, where anything goes.

And some people in the media? Well, they seem to think they can say absolutely anything. Especially if it’s aimed at good, hardworking Americans or leaders who don’t fit their narrow worldview. Usually, they get away with it, cheered on by their friends in high places. But this week? Not so much. A line was crossed so obviously that even they had to notice.

This week, ABC News, a network not exactly known for its friendly coverage of conservatives, did something truly stunning. They actually suspended one of their own senior national correspondents, Terry Moran. Why? For an online rant filled with astonishingly hateful words aimed squarely at the Trump administration, specifically targeting White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

The Rant That Rocked the Network

So, what exactly did Mr. Moran say that caused his own network to pull him off the air? According to reports and screenshots of his since-deleted social media post, Moran didn’t hold back. He launched a deeply personal attack on Stephen Miller.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“It’s not brains. It’s bile. Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He’s a world-class hater… You can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate.”

Moran also labeled President Trump a “world-class hater,” though he suggested Trump’s alleged hatred was merely a tool for “his own glorification.” These weren’t reasoned critiques of policy; they were bitter, personal attacks on character, dripping with disdain.

A Slap on the Wrist, or a Sign of Change?

Faced with such overtly biased and venomous language from one of its top reporters, ABC News apparently felt it had no choice but to act. The network quickly issued a statement confirming Moran’s suspension.

“ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the network declared. “The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation.”

This isn’t the first time ABC has found itself in hot water over its reporting on President Trump. Just last December, the network agreed to a hefty $15 million settlement to resolve a defamation lawsuit filed by President Trump. That case involved an anchor inaccurately describing a civil judgment against Trump. Perhaps ABC is finally learning that there are consequences when its “news” veers into outright slander. Or maybe they’re just getting tired of writing big checks.

The Truth Outs: Reactions to Moran’s Tirade

Conservatives, long accustomed to biased media attacks, were quick to condemn Moran’s outburst. Vice President JD Vance didn’t mince words, calling Moran’s comments an “absolutely vile smear of Stephen Miller. It’s dripping with hatred.” He warned viewers to remember this incident “every time you watch ABC’s coverage of the Trump administration.”

Stephen Miller himself, the target of Moran’s vitriol, offered a sharp analysis. He argued that “For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described Moran’s rhetoric as “unacceptable and unhinged” and said it “speaks to the distrust that the American public have in the legacy media.” She confirmed that ABC had informed the White House it would be taking action.

It’s rare to see a mainstream media outlet discipline one of its own for this kind of behavior, especially when it’s directed at conservatives. The fact that ABC, of all places, felt compelled to suspend Moran speaks volumes about just how far over the line his comments went.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the deep-seated bias that still infects much of the mainstream media. But it also offers a small glimmer of hope. Perhaps, just perhaps, even the most liberal networks are starting to realize there’s a limit to what they can allow their “journalists” to spew. Or, at the very least, they’re feeling the pressure from an American public that’s tired of being lectured by people who clearly despise them and their values. For now, it’s a small win for common sense in a media landscape that too often lacks it.

Key Takeaways

• Even liberal networks sometimes draw a line when media bias becomes too extreme.
• Hateful personal attacks against conservatives by media figures are unacceptable.
• Accountability for media slander, though rare, shows public pressure can have an impact.
• This incident highlights the pervasive distrust many Americans feel towards legacy media.

Sources: The Post Millennial, Axios