ABC News Boss Recommits to 'Straightforward Journalism' After Layoffs and Trump Settlement: 'We Must Earn Their Trust'

ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic rallied his newsroom on Tuesday in New York City to reiterate the outlet - which has been rocked by recent layoffs and a $15 million settlement paid to President Donald Trump - is committed to hard-hitting, accurate and "straightforward" news. Karamehmedovic, in the meeting held at Disney's new Hudson Square headquarters, acknowledged the recent restructuring has hit many ABC reporters and staffers hard. Earlier this month, Disney announced it was cutting 200 employees, mostly from ABC's news division. In a note to staff recapping the town . . .