Former ABC News Correspondent Speaks Out on Network Bias

Terry Moran, a former ABC News correspondent, recently discussed biases at his old network. Speaking on “The Fifth Column” podcast, Moran admitted that ABC News leaned liberal, a result of insufficient political viewpoint diversity.

When asked directly if ABC News was a liberal institution, Moran responded affirmatively. He noted that a lack of diverse viewpoints hindered their coverage of President Donald Trump, emphasizing that no one in the newsroom had voted for him.

Moran attempted to challenge this narrative by sending internal emails advocating for fair coverage of Trump. Despite receiving positive feedback from several colleagues, the network’s prevailing view persisted.

Following his departure, Moran claimed he had clashed with liberal colleagues and that his social media comments left ABC News without an alternative. He had described Trump and Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff, as “world-class haters.” The post violated ABC’s policies, leading to the non-renewal of his contract.

An ABC spokesperson confirmed the decision, highlighting the network’s commitment to objectivity and professionalism. The network did not renew Moran’s contract in June 2025 due to the policy breach.

During an interview on Friday, Moran differentiated between fairness and objectivity in journalism. He argued objectivity is a myth and claimed his work at ABC was “excruciatingly fair.” Less than six weeks before leaving, Moran conducted a tense interview with Trump, which led to criticism from the president over supposed “fake questions.”

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