ABC severs ties with reporter over posts

ABC News is cutting ties with correspondent Terry Moran after he wrote derisive comments on social media that attacked US President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller, the deputy White House chief of staff, referring to both men with the term “world-class hater.”

- MICHAEL GRYNBAUM

The network said Tuesday that it had decided not to renew Mr Moran's contract. He had worked at ABC News for 28 years.

“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 spokesperson 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.”

Mr Moran's contract is set to expire tomorrow, according to a person with knowledge of his deal who requested anonymity to disclose sensitive details. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment.