ABC News has undergone significant leadership changes in recent years, but unlike CBS News' high-profile overhaul under Bari Weiss, it has maintained continuity with its anchors and focused on internal promotions and cost efficiencies rather than bold external hires or ideological reinventions.
Almin Karamehmedovic, a longtime ABC News veteran and former executive producer of World News Tonight, was named president in August 2024, succeeding Kim Godwin who exited amid reports of low morale and management challenges. Karamehmedovic has emphasized three "pillars" for growth: breaking news, investigative reporting, and longform storytelling, while navigating layoffs and program realignments in 2025.
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| David Muir |
Recent challenges include talent movement: Chief national correspondent Matt Gutman departed for CBS News in December 2025, becoming one of Bari Weiss's first major hires there. ABC also saw shifts in its afternoon programming, with GMA3 anchors DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim exiting in mid-2025, leading to rotations of Good Morning America talent.
ABC has invested in new initiatives, such as launching its first original daily news show for Disney+ in 2025, and combining operations for programs like 20/20 and Nightline to streamline costs. The network's studios and bureaus continue to support its operations amid broader Disney cutbacks.
ABC's approach under Karamehmedovic appears to beprioritizing ratings strengths like Good Morning America and World News Tonight in a competitive landscape as of December 2025. No major anchor "dreams dashed" or external editor-driven upheavals have been reported.