In another sign of trouble for the corporate media elite, ABC News has been hit with a wave of layoffs as its parent company, Disney, struggles to stay afloat amidst its ongoing restructuring efforts. Seventy-five jobs were slashed across the network and its local stations group, the latest casualty in Disney’s broader strategy to trim costs and reorganize its faltering media empire.
ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic broke the news to staff in a memo that was obtained by *The Post*, announcing that the network had made some “tough decisions.” His task, according to the memo, is to reshape ABC News to better fit the changing media landscape—a landscape that has seen traditional media outlets like ABC lose ground to alternative media sources and independent news platforms.
“Across the various ranks of ABC News, a limited number of our colleagues are being impacted by staff reductions,” Karamehmedovic wrote, as the network scrambles to remain “streamlined and sustainable.” The goal, he said, is to evolve with the times and continue delivering content at a high level. The message here? Despite the cuts, ABC News still wants to be seen as a leader in the mainstream media.
But to many conservatives, the issue runs much deeper. The layoffs come as Disney itself grapples with the consequences of years of far-left political posturing that has alienated much of its core audience. Whether it’s Disney’s ill-advised foray into woke politics, or ABC’s increasingly liberal slant in its news coverage, the company is reaping what it has sown: financial struggles, declining viewership, and a loss of trust among the public.
It’s no secret that Disney’s aggressive cost-cutting measures are part of CEO Bob Iger’s grand plan to save the Mouse House from sinking further into financial trouble. The company, once a symbol of wholesome entertainment, has been under immense pressure to slash costs as its woke agenda continues to alienate viewers and investors alike. Earlier this year, Disney cut approximately 7,000 jobs, with layoffs hitting across its TV networks, animation studios like Pixar, and other divisions.
But make no mistake—this isn’t just about finances. Disney and its subsidiaries, like ABC News, are feeling the consequences of doubling down on progressive politics that simply don’t resonate with the average American family. In an age where alternative media is booming and consumers are rejecting the corporate media’s left-wing narratives, networks like ABC are finding it harder to stay relevant. The question is: Will these layoffs force ABC and Disney to rethink their content and their messaging?
In his memo, Karamehmedovic tried to put a positive spin on the cuts, saying that no on-air talent would be affected and that programming would remain unchanged. But insiders know that these layoffs are part of a larger trend across the mainstream media, where networks are forced to tighten their belts as ad revenue drops and audiences turn to independent media for more balanced news.
This latest round of cuts comes after ABC’s morning flagship show *Good Morning America* and other network programs were put on notice that layoffs were likely. Staffers had reportedly been bracing for budget cuts for months as Disney raced to shore up its bottom line ahead of the close of its fiscal year.
What we are witnessing at ABC News and Disney is a direct consequence of a media industry out of touch with everyday Americans, more focused on promoting leftist agendas than reporting the news fairly and honestly. Whether or not Disney’s cost-cutting strategy will save the company from further decline remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: mainstream media can no longer ignore the voices of the people it claims to serve. If they continue to push divisive narratives and cater to radical ideologies, these layoffs might be just the beginning.
