Billy Bush Claims ABC News Had Special Unit Aimed at Undermining Trump

Billy Bush told Sean Hannity on Hannity’s podcast that, in 2016, major networks ran organized efforts against Donald Trump. He said ABC News had a dedicated division of about 75 people focused on undermining Trump. Bush added he knew the executive who led that unit.

Claims made on Hannity’s show

Bush made the remarks on the “Hang Out With Sean Hannity” podcast. He said all the big networks participated in similar efforts. The comments described a coordinated news-network campaign during the 2016 election cycle.

Family and media background

Billy Bush is a nephew of the first President Bush and a cousin of the second. He also hosts his own podcast from North Haven. His brother, Jonathan Bush, is a Maine GOP gubernatorial hopeful.

Social media spread and reactions

The exchange was amplified on social media this weekend. A repost by Liz Churchill drew attention and commentary. Churchill, who describes herself playfully as the “Unofficial Queen of the World Economic Forum,” said anti-Trump forces were intent on finding damaging material.

Who further circulated the story

The original tweet surfaced early Saturday via Jason Cohen of the Daily Caller. He forwarded the post to broadcaster Sage Steele. Steele runs the Sage Steele Show on YouTube, where the clip reached additional audiences.

Context and significance

The allegation that ABC maintained a special unit to undermine Trump raised renewed questions about media behavior. Bush’s account paints the effort as personnel-intensive and organized. Media outlets and viewers continue to debate the claim and its implications.