For nearly 30 years, Terry Moran reported from war zones, interviewed presidents, and held power to account as a respected journalist for ABC News. But now, after a single post on social media — critical of Donald Trump and a White House official — ABC is dropping him. Not because of a pattern of misconduct. Not because of unethical reporting. But after direct pressure from high-ranking members of the Trump administration.

This should alarm every American who cares about the First Amendment and the independence of the press.

ABC News claims it made this decision based on internal policy, but the timing tells a different story. Within hours of Moran's post, the White House Press Secretary and Vice President publicly demanded consequences. Just days later, Moran was gone.

Yes, journalists must be held to high standards. But we must also ask: if the press can be punished based on what the government deems "unacceptable," what happens to truth-telling when it's inconvenient to those in power?

Terry Moran was a careful, respected voice in American journalism. His dismissal sends a chilling message—not just to reporters, but to every one of us who depends on them.

We call on ABC News to:

• Reconsider ending Terry Moran's contract
• Publicly reaffirm its independence from government interference
• Commit to safeguarding editorial decisions from political retaliation

If we don’t stand up now for a free press, we risk losing it when it matters most.

Sign this petition to defend journalism from political pressure—before it’s too late.

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