In the latest twist of media melees, Terry Moran, a well-known name in news land, found himself in hot water after a fiery rant against Stephen Miller, a top Trump advisor. Here’s the scoop: Moran took to social media in what can only be described as a late-night digital tantrum. He didn’t mince words, calling Miller a “world-class hater” and charging Donald Trump with similar allegations. While this might sound like just another day at the office for some media folks, it didn’t sit well with ABC News, who promptly put Moran in a time-out.

You’d think after a settlement for a previous defamation case involving Trump, ABC would have learned a thing or two about keeping their ducks in a row. But alas, lessons learned are seldom passed on in media land. This isn’t about exchanging friendly jabs like that in a friendly basketball game; this is a full-court press from the media moguls at a time when everyone’s watching for missteps. And missteps there were—Moran’s colorful language crossed a line that ABC simply couldn’t ignore if they hoped to save face.

So, what now? With Moran on suspension, whispers of whether the towering giant ABC will face more repercussions are circulating faster than headlines at the morning press. Some voices are even cheekily suggesting that the network’s approach to fairness might need a good shake-up. After all, a network that enjoys wide access on every TV might just have to solidify its fairness game to keep its golden ticket.

To add to the drama, this digital spat erupted during an already tense dynamic between traditional media and newer, alternative platforms. With people’s trust in legacy news steadily eroding, episodes like this don’t sketch a pretty picture. As such, folks are keeping a hawk’s eye on how ABC will mend the tear in its prized cloak of objectivity—or if it even tries.

And what of Terry Moran? Having his social media flourish scrutinized and guillotined from the ABC roster is quite the career blip. Experts suggest a hefty apology might be on his personal to-do list, assuming he wants back behind the desk. But whether this tale concludes with a redemption arc or an exit left is something that only time and television—still watching, even if slightly shocked—will tell.