Terry Morana longtime senior correspondent at ABC News, was suspended and ultimately let go from the network in June 2025 after posting a controversial message on X. The fallout has divided the public—some have slammed ABC’s decision as excessive, while others have praised the network for upholding “journalistic standards.”
So, what exactly did Moran say that led to his suspension—and what’s next for the veteran journalist?
Below, find out what we know about Moran’s suspension at ABC News and more.
Who Is Terry Moran?
Moran is a journalist and a senior national correspondent at ABC News. He mostly covers politics and reports from the White House and the Supreme Court. Previously, Moran was ABC’s chief foreign correspondent from 2013 to 2018, and he was the co-anchor of ABC News’ Nightline from 2005 to 2013. From 1999 to 2005, Moran was the chief White House correspondent with the network.
Why Was Terry Moran Suspended by ABC News?
Moran was suspended by ABC News after he openly criticized top White House aide Stephen Miller and Donald Trump in a since-deleted tweet. According to a screenshot of the original post, Moran tweeted about Miller, “You can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate.” He also described Miller as a man “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred” and a “world-class hater.”
Moran then added that Trump is also a “world-class hater. But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end [is] his own glorification.”
Breaking: ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran “has been suspended pending further evaluation.” This since-deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension: pic.twitter.com/IeGSZFdzoY
– Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 8, 2025
In response to Moran’s statement, Miller replied, “The most important fact about Terry’s full public meltdown is what it shows about the corporate press in America. For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose. Terry pulled off his mask.”
According to a statement from an ABC News spokesperson, Moran “has been suspended pending further evaluation.”
“ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the spokesperson added. “The post [by Moran] does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards.”
The network said on June 10 that it had decided not to renew Moran’s contract. “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran, and based on his recent post — which was a clear violation of ABC News policies — we have made the decision to not renew,” a network spokesman said in a statement. “At ABC News, we hold all of our reporters to the highest standards of objectivity, fairness and professionalism, and we remain committed to delivering straightforward, trusted journalism.”
Moran confirmed the news with a video on X. “For almost 28 years, I was a reporter and anchor for ABC News. And as you may have heard, I’m not there anymore, ” he shared on June 11. “I’m here with you on Substack, this amazing space, and I can’t wait to get at it,” he continued. “To get at the important work that we all have to do in this time of such trouble for our country.”
I was a reporter and anchor for ABC News. And as you may have heard … I’m not there anymore.
Now I’m on Substack, that amazing space, and I can’t wait to get into the important work that we all have to do. pic.twitter.com/4grrPmODtF
— Terry Moran 🇺🇸 (@TerryMoran) June 11, 2025
Is Terry Moran Married?
Yes, Moran is married to his wife, Johanna Coxa former Elle journalist. Previously, he was married to his ex-wife, Karen Osler.
Does Terry Moran Have Kids?
Moran has children from both marriages, one from his first to Osler and three kids from his marriage to Cox.
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