Terry Moran Breaks Silence After ABC Exit: “I Stand by Every Word”
So here's the story that's been lighting up the media world lately — veteran journalist Terry Moran has spoken out, and he’s not backing down. If you’ve followed political journalism over the last couple decades, you’ve probably seen Moran reporting from Washington or overseas, delivering clear, often deeply thoughtful takes on major stories. But now, he’s become the story.
Moran was let go by ABC News last week after he posted some very sharp words on social media, targeting former President Donald Trump and his adviser Stephen Miller. In a late-night post on X, he described Miller as “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred,” even going so far as to say that Miller “eats his hate” for “spiritual nourishment.” He didn’t stop there — he also called Trump a “world-class hater,” a phrase that echoed across the media landscape.
The backlash was swift. Vice President JD Vance slammed the comments as “vile,” and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the post “unacceptable and unhinged.” ABC responded by first suspending Moran, then announcing they wouldn’t renew his contract, citing violations of their neutrality policy.
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But here's where it gets interesting. In his first interview since the firing — a conversation with Tim Miller on The Bulwark podcast — Moran was calm, reflective, and unrepentant. He made it clear: he meant what he said. “It was a normal family night,” he explained, recounting how the post came after a quiet evening with his wife and kids. After putting the children to bed, he typed it out and thought, that’s true . And then he hit send.
He wasn’t drunk, and he wasn’t angry — he was contemplative. He described the post as a product of deep concern about where the country is headed, and he insisted that his words were not the result of bias, but of genuine observation. “I’m a proud centrist,” he said, pushing back on accusations of political radicalism. To him, calling out what he sees as dangerous political behavior isn't about left or right — it's about integrity.
And now? Moran’s not retreating from journalism. He’s pivoting. He’s moved to Substack, where he plans to pursue the kind of stories he says still matter — like the struggles of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Many of these immigrants face deportation after the Trump administration decided to roll back temporary protected status. Moran hopes to give voice to communities like theirs, people who often get lost in the political shuffle.
Ultimately, what this moment reveals is a clash between journalistic tradition and the realities of today’s hyper-politicized media environment. Terry Moran may no longer be at ABC, but his voice — measured, passionate, and now independent — is far from silenced. Whether you agree with him or not, he’s taken a stand, and he’s willing to face the consequences. And in today’s media landscape, that alone is something worth talking about.
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