Former
ABC News
journalist Terry Moran has announced his transition to independent journalism by launching a Substack newsletter, following his recent departure from the network. Moran’s move aligns him with a growing trend of former legacy media personalities seeking a new stream of revenue.
In a video shared on social media, Moran addressed his audience.
“Hello everyone, I’m Terry Moran, and for almost 28 years I was a reporter and anchor for ABC News,” he said in the
video
. “And as you may have heard, I’m not there anymore. I’m here with you on Substack, this amazing space, and I can’t wait to get at it, 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
Moran’s departure from ABC News came after he posted a controversial comment on social media, referring to President
Donald Trump
and his adviser
Stephen Miller
as “world-class haters.”
“Trump is a world-class hater,” he posted on his X account. “But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification. That’s his spiritual nourishment.”
ABC News cited a violation of its policies on objectivity and professionalism as the reason for his
dismissal
.
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“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,” an ABC spokesperson said.
Moran’s transition to Substack places him among several high-profile journalists who have recently left legacy media outlets to pursue independent platforms. Notable figures in this shift include former CNN anchor Jim Acosta and former MSNBC host Joy Reid.
