Former television host Billy Bush claimed that ABC News maintained a 75-person division dedicated to investigating Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election, according to statements he made on Sean Hannity's podcast.

Bush, who previously worked in television before departing NBC following the release of the Access Hollywood tape featuring Trump, made the allegations during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." He did not provide documentation or additional details to support the claim about the purported ABC News division.

The allegations come amid ongoing tensions between Trump and major news organizations. ABC News has not publicly responded to Bush's claims about the existence of such a division or its size and scope.

Separately, ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos recently reported that Trump is attempting to cast doubt on future election results, specifically referencing an executive order regarding mail-in ballots and the 2026 midterm elections. Stephanopoulos characterized these efforts as attempts to "subvert the midterms" and "sow doubt" about electoral processes.

The claims highlight continuing disputes between Trump and mainstream media organizations over coverage and editorial practices. Bush's allegations represent unverified assertions about newsroom operations during a highly contentious election period.