BREAKING: ABC News Anchor SUSPENDED After Karoline Leavitt Exposes His Shocking Comment — The Internet Can’t Believe What He Posted
On June 11, 2025, a firestorm erupted in the media world when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt exposed a now-deleted social media post by ABC News veteran anchor Terry Moran, plunging the network into chaos. Moran, a respected journalist with nearly three decades at ABC, had posted a scathing comment on X, calling President Donald Trump and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller “world-class haters.” The post, which Moran quickly deleted, might have slipped under the radar—except Leavitt, known for her sharp political instincts, captured a screenshot and shared it with her millions of followers. With one swift move, she transformed a private jab into a public reckoning, leading to Moran’s immediate suspension and thrusting ABC executives into full-blown crisis mode.
The incident began over the weekend when Moran, reacting to a White House policy announcement, posted on X that Stephen Miller’s “capacity for hatred” was his “spiritual nourishment,” while Trump’s hatred was a “means to an end” for his own glorification. The comments, though deleted within hours, were screenshotted by Leavitt, who condemned them as “unhinged and unacceptable” and demanded accountability from ABC. “This is not journalism,” she wrote, sharing the screenshot that quickly went viral. By Monday morning, the post had amassed millions of views, with reactions pouring in from across the political spectrum. Supporters of the Trump administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance, echoed Leavitt’s call for consequences, while some journalists cautioned against White House pressure on media outlets. The controversy exploded, trending on X under hashtags like #MoranMeltdown and #ABCCrisis, as the internet buzzed with disbelief over Moran’s brazen remarks.
ABC News, caught off guard, issued a swift statement: “The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards—Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation.” The network’s decision to suspend Moran, a former Nightline anchor and chief White House correspondent, sent shockwaves through the industry. Known for his measured reporting and occasional willingness to express his religious faith, Moran’s post was seen as a rare lapse in judgment. Former colleagues described him as careful and professional, making the incident all the more surprising. Yet, the damage was done. Leavitt’s exposure of the post not only humiliated Moran but also placed ABC in a precarious position, as the network faced accusations of bias from conservative commentators and pressure to uphold journalistic integrity from others.
The fallout was relentless. Stephen Miller, singled out in Moran’s post, called it a revelation of the “mask” worn by elite media, accusing anchors of acting as activists rather than journalists. White House communications director Steven Cheung took a more combative tone, posting on X, “Talk sh*t, get hit,” a twist on a Trump slogan that further inflamed the debate. On the other side, some media figures, like libertarian editor Robby Soave, criticized Leavitt’s actions as “censorship adjacent,” arguing that the White House should not dictate newsroom decisions. The polarized reactions underscored the deep divide in how Americans view the media, with pro-Trump voices celebrating Leavitt’s takedown and others lamenting the chilling effect on free expression.
For Leavitt, the incident was a triumph of her combative style. At 27, the youngest White House press secretary in history, she has built a reputation as a fierce defender of Trump’s agenda. Her decision to amplify Moran’s post was strategic, turning a fleeting comment into a broader indictment of mainstream media. Her supporters on X praised her as a “truth warrior,” while critics accused her of weaponizing her platform to silence dissent. The move aligned with her history of confrontational exchanges, such as her clashes with AP reporter Josh Boak over tariffs and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins over a Signal group chat scandal. Leavitt’s ability to dominate the narrative has made her a polarizing figure, with some calling her reckless and others hailing her as a master of political theater.
ABC, meanwhile, faced a public relations nightmare. The suspension of Moran, a seasoned journalist once considered for the evening news anchor role, raised questions about the network’s handling of internal dissent. The Walt Disney Co., ABC’s parent company, was already reeling from a $16 million settlement with Trump over false claims by anchor George Stephanopoulos, making Moran’s suspension another blow to the network’s credibility. Executives scrambled to contain the damage, with reports suggesting internal debates over whether to reinstate Moran or sever ties permanently. By Tuesday, ABC announced that it would not renew Moran’s contract, citing his post as a “clear violation of ABC News policies.” The decision sparked further outrage, with some arguing it was a capitulation to White House pressure.
The internet’s reaction was unrelenting. Memes and viral remixes of Leavitt’s post, juxtaposed with images of Moran’s stunned headshot, flooded X. “Karoline Leavitt just ended a career with one screenshot,” one user wrote, while another quipped, “Moran thought he could hide, but Karoline said, ‘Not today.’” The incident reignited debates about media bias, free speech, and the role of social media in shaping public discourse. For Leavitt, it was another notch in her belt, cementing her as a formidable force in the Trump administration. For Moran, it marked a stunning fall from grace, leaving observers to wonder whether his career could recover. As the dust settles, the clash serves as a stark reminder of the power of a single post—and the consequences when it’s exposed to the world.
