An Atlanta TV station fired its chief political commentator for insulting Trump during a live broadcast

A TV station fired its chief political analyst for his remark on Trump's "orange looming face."

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Analyst Bill Crane said some viewers found the comment offensive and called the station to protest.

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The station said Crane's comment failed to meet its standards for unbiased reporting and analysis.

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An Atlanta-based TV station fired its longtime chief political commentator and analyst on Monday for mocking former President Donald Trump's physical appearance during a live broadcast.

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Bill Crane had worked on WSB-TV as an analyst since 2006 until he was terminated for commenting on Trump's "looming orange face," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported.

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The TV station aired a statement from its general manager, Ray Carter, that said Crane had "uttered remarks about former President Donald Trump not aligned with our commitment for fair and unbiased reporting and analysis."

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"As a result, we're ending our relationship with Mr. Crane, effective immediately," the statement read.

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Crane made the remark during a Sunday appearance on WSB's Channel 2 when he was asked about Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. Brian Kemp having their testimonies delayed in the Fulton County District Attorney's investigation into Trump, per a clip posted on Crane's Facebook page.

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