ESPN reporter Taylor Tannenbaum has recently sparked controversy online after liking a politically charged video critical of President Donald Trump, find out more below
The video was originally posted by a UCLA student and condemned Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Who is Taylor Tannenbaum as ESPN ACC reporter likes UCLA’s Jamie Han’s video abusing Donald Trump and ICE
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The action reportedly caught major attention because ESPN has previously reprimanded employees for political activity on social media.
Taylor Tannenbaum facing backlash for liking anti-Trump Video
An ESPN ACC reporter named Taylor Tannenbaum recently drew criticism after liking a video featuring a UCLA valedictorian denouncing Trump and ICE. Netizens saw the gesture as a political statement, which potentially violates ESPN’s longstanding stance against employees expressing political opinions publicly. The incident has since reignited all kinds of discussions over perceived double standards within ESPN. This is because ESPN have carried out past disciplinary actions against other on-air talents for social media behavior deemed politically controversial.
In the 1 minute 14-second viral video, Jamie Han can be seen donning a black outfit and holding a file, appears to be her speech that she may have wrote to read it out loud. In her statement, the woman can be seen emphasizing that “Education, free speech, and democracy itself is being threatened by the very same institutions that claim to value it.”
This speech occurred at UCLA's College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony during June 13-15, 2025. The speaker is Jamie Han, a first-generation immigrant and communications graduate. pic.twitter.com/tt2pRfyKiN
— Rusty Sun Compass (@sun_iscompass) August 10, 2025
“Excuse my language, but to that I say, fu** ICE and fu** the Trump administration,” Han said.
During her speech, a loud cheer and clapping can be heard in the background as she mentions that these institutions are threatening the free speech and education “In a country that only refuses to protect, but actively persecutes, scapegoats, and villainizes the indisputable backbone of immigrants who make America what it is.”
Jamie Han is a Chinese-American actress with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Film, Television, & Digital Media from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and formerly a nationally ranked orator, Jamie has competed at major national speech and debate championships.
Reactions from netizens
Taylor Tannebaum sucks as an anchor and is hard to look at. Please replace her with a pretty face that knows the ACC.
— Woody Woodall (@WoodyWoodall639) August 13, 2025
The incident has sparked all kinds of reactions across social media as netizens quickly voiced outrage over ESPN’s apparent inaction, as compared to past punishments of reporters who posted conservative views. One user tweeted:
Weird that @espn threatened people like Sage and Ashley Brewer and Sam Ponder for social media activity but I’m sure they’ll take no action on whoever @TaylorTannebaum is for being cool w/UCLA Valedictorian and her ‘(expletive) trump’ and ‘(expletive) ICE’… (Probably) gets a raise.”
Another user commented:
Under the precedent ESPN has set, Tannebaum should have already been contacted by network brass—if not disciplined. After all, Ponder was scolded for ‘liking’ a tweet that stated a biological fact. But don’t expect it.”
Taylor Tannenbaum biography
Taylor Tannenbaum is a renowned sports reporter who was born on July 18, 1991, in South Florida. She was raised in a sports-loving family, and developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. Over the years, Taylor has built a robust career in sports journalism, covering a wide range of sports from college football to motorsports.
Age and height
Taylor is currently 33 years old and stands at a height of around 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Education
Taylor Tannenbaum graduated from Florida State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Production. During her time at FSU, she was quite active for the Seminole Sports Magazine and earned recognition for her on-camera talent and storytelling ability.
Career
Taylor Tannenbaum started out her career working as a sports reporter and anchor in Alabama before later advancing to bigger companies in Indianapolis. She gained prominence after making history as the first female sports anchor at WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. During her time there, she covered major events, including the Indianapolis 500 and NFL games. Back in 2022, Taylor joined ESPN’s ACC Network, where she currently covers college basketball and football. She is known for her professionalism and ability to connect with athletes and fans alike.
You’re an absolute disgrace…Please seek help for your TDS affliction. The American Psychological Association should encourage local practitioners to identify and treat white liberal women afflicted with this debilitating syndrome. Trust me your family&
friends will thank you!👍— John Harold "Hal" Craven (@johncraven13) August 12, 2025
Taylor Tannenbaum has an Instagram account with the handle @taylortannebaum, where she has over 23.8K followers and 108 posts. She is quite active on Instagram and she regularly posts pictures of herself and her work.
