White House Responds to Terry Moran’s Controversial Remarks About Trump and Miller

White House Responds to Terry Moran’s Controversial Remarks About Trump and Miller

The White House issued a strong rebuttal on Sunday following ABC News correspondent Terry Moran’s incendiary comments directed at President Donald Trump and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. In a now-deleted social media post, Moran labeled both figures as ‘world-class’ haters, sparking widespread backlash.

Moran’s post included inflammatory remarks, claiming, ‘Miller is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He’s a world-class hater.’ He elaborated further, saying, ‘You can see this just by looking at him because you can see that his hatreds are his spiritual nourishment. He eats his hate.’

Continuing his critique, Moran described Trump as a ‘world-class hater.’ However, he suggested that the president’s hatred serves a different purpose, stating, ‘But his hatred is only a means to an end, and that end is his own glorification. That’s his spiritual nourishment.’

Leavitt’s Strong Words Against Moran

The comments did not go unnoticed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. On X, she branded Moran’s remarks as ‘unhinged and unacceptable.’ During an appearance on Fox News’ ‘Sunday Morning Futures,’ Leavitt reiterated her stance, stating that Moran’s behavior is not reflective of a professional journalist.

Leavitt remarked, ‘This is unacceptable and unhinged rhetoric coming from someone who works at a major television network.’ She added that they had reached out to ABC regarding Moran’s comments, noting that the network indicated they would take action. ‘This speaks to the distrust the American public has in the legacy media,’ she stressed.

Miller’s Response to the Media Criticism

Miller himself reacted to Moran’s comments, asserting that the incident exemplifies a broader trend within corporate media. ‘The most important fact about Terry’s full public meltdown is what it shows about the corporate press in America,’ Miller stated. He accused many media professionals of masquerading as journalists while adopting radical viewpoints.

‘Terry pulled off his mask,’ Miller concluded, emphasizing a perceived disparity between journalistic integrity and personal biases.

Vice President Vance Weighs In

Vice President JD Vance also took to social media to criticize Moran’s remarks, labeling the post as ‘dripping with hatred.’ He urged viewers to be mindful of biases when they consume ABC’s coverage of the Trump administration.

Vance’s statement reflects a growing sentiment among Trump supporters who feel that mainstream media platforms exhibit favoritism and fail to provide balanced coverage.

ABC News Takes Action

In response to the controversy, an ABC spokesperson released a statement addressing Moran’s comments. ‘ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,’ the spokesperson said. They acknowledged that Moran’s post did not align with the values of the network and announced that he has been suspended pending further evaluation.

Controversial Interviews with Trump

This incident is not the first time Moran has found himself in a contentious situation while covering Trump. During an interview with the president in the early days of his administration, Moran faced heated exchange particularly regarding immigration policies. Trump accused Moran of ‘not being very nice’ while discussing the deportation of an illegal immigrant.

Trump stated, ‘They’re giving you the big break of a lifetime. You’re doing the interview, I picked you because, frankly, I never heard of you, but that’s okay. I picked you, Terry, but you’re not being very nice.’

During the same interview, Moran pressed Trump on his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, to which the president retorted, ‘I don’t trust you. Look at you. You’re so happy to do the interview, and then you start hitting me with these fake questions.’

Trump’s Critique of CNN and Other Media

During that interview, Trump did not hold back when discussing the media landscape. He criticized former President Joe Biden, calling his administration ‘grossly incompetent’ and accused the media of failing to report the truth about it. ‘You knew it. I knew it. Everybody knew it. You guys didn’t want to write about it because you’re fake news.’ Moreover, Trump asserted that ‘ABC is one of the worst,’ illustrating the longstanding tensions between his administration and major news networks.

The Broader Impact of the Exchange

The back-and-forth dialogue between the White House and media representatives like Moran engenders a wider discourse on media impartiality and the role of personal belief in reporting. As criticisms grow, calls for accountability in journalistic standards persist. Both the public and media outlets must navigate this complex environment where sentiments often cloud the lines of objective reporting.