[3] It premiered on November 15, 1981, with David Brinkley as its original anchor until his retirement in 1996. The right-wing Republicans are, you know, talking about, we can't do this. Soon after Clintons 1996 reelection, Stephanopoulos left the Clinton administration. The only people who cant speak about what happens in the grand jury are prosecutors. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: So, is all that's left at this point is just to figure out a time and place for the announcement? Believe me, those are -- those are rough trips to get over there. CNN reported that ABC was so eager to appease Stephanopoulos that then-Disney chairman Bob. She shares parenting duties with her husband and has two daughters: Elliott Anastasia Stephanopoulos, who will be 20 in 2022, and Harper Andrea Stephanopoulos, who will be 17 in 2022. CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. Aging is inevitable for all of us. KHALID: I mean, I think it's notable that it has inched up, particularly after the midterms. He departed the White House towards the end of President Clintons first term and began working as a political analyst for ABC News. Muir will continue to lead special coverage, andStephanopoulos will lead breaking news coverage before and after Good Morning America, according to sources who spoke with CNN. And later, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden, his message to Americans worried about the economy. RADDATZ (on camera): You walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. Why do you think F-16s would make a difference? No, all kidding aside, my intention has from has been from the beginning to run, but there's too many other things I have to finish in the near term before I start a campaign. ", And one fan noted: "I've never seen Robin with 'I'm gonna murder you in your sleep' eyes before. We have an audit by Deloitte. A tank called the Leopard. So, in the interest of alliance unity and to insure that Ukraine got what it wanted, despite the fact that the Abrams arent the tool they need, the president said, OK, I'm going to be the leader of the free world. And they're comforted by you being there. He needs artillery. David Muir Called Out By Robin Roberts On 'Good Morning America' (VIDEO) David Muir normally helms the weekend edition of ABC's "World News," but, with both George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer off this week, he's been filling in on "Good Morning America" and the weekday "World News." But Muir's double duty got him into a bit of comic trouble . We've all been in Ukraine this week. But I think this president has done enough, and he's committed to serve the American people. Wanneer u onze sites en apps gebruikt, gebruiken we, gebruikers authenticeren, veiligheidsmaatregelen toepassen en spam en misbruik voorkomen, en, gepersonaliseerde advertenties en content weergeven op basis van interesseprofielen, de effectiviteit meten van gepersonaliseerde advertenties en content, en, onze producten en services ontwikkelen en verbeteren. I think Americans are going to be very concerned about it. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is interviewed on ABC's "This Week", Sept. 25, 2022. Would that cross a line for you? MCCAUL: It -- it could. Furthermore, he served as a Democratic Party assistant before beginning his media career. I mean, is this to create a GoFundMe because she's going to have to lawyer up? RADDATZ: For Lviv's mayor who we spoke to after this year of tragedy, there is still hope that Ukrainian determination, Ukrainian sacrifice will ultimately mean victory. BIDEN: We're better off than virtually any other major nation in the world, economically. RADDATZ: The president, by the way, says that military advisers tell him they dont need those. Please, the judge said, don't -- don't damage the investigation. Details On Her Second Child And Husband Chris Abbott. Required fields are marked *. This Week, originally titled as This Week with David Brinkley and currently billed as This Week with George Stephanopoulos, is an American Sunday morning political affairs program airing on the ABC television network. ABC News. His absence follows a long string of mysterious breaks from his fellow GMA co-hosts Roberts and Strahan. On August 8, 2022, George wrote on his Instagram account (@gstephanopoulos), where he can be found, about his upcoming interview. In the case of those three, the president received a recommendation from his senior military advisors, including the NORAD commander, to take action out of an abundance of caution. Vladimir Putin told the Russian people this week that Chinas President Xi is coming to Russia, likely as early as this spring. RADDATZ: OK, let's bring in our roundtable to talk about all of this, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; former DNC Chair Donna Brazile; ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran; and NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid. REPORTER: Are these recognizable names? Be careful or --. They're all in favor of us putting not only F-16s in but longer-range artillery, to take out the Iranian drones in Crimea. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. After that, he stopped using the social media platform. But, again, this is a president who's invested in the long-term. I think to your point it's interesting about the prosecution because -- I mean, the Georgia case, there are so many multiple different legal challenges that the former president is facing. On Monday, the . Spring break is good for everyone. CNN reported that ABC was so eager to appease Stephanopoulos that then-Disney chairman Bob Iger and fellow Disney exec Peter Rice personally flew out from Burbank to New York to offer him a lucrative contract extension and keep the peace. This morning, our exclusive reporting from the White House --. RADDATZ: And, Terry, speaking of connecting, I want to go back to the train derailment in East Palestine. And I hope we can change the course and directions the administration has with respect to the military strategy. Are you running? Can you think of anything you (ph) turn on the television and go, God, that makes me feel good? It can knock out targets. Do you still think that when you hear something like that? RADDATZ: I want to talk about China. I think what we need today is a voice that can unify the nation, on things that really matter, like the economy, like the border, like, you know, the largest invasion in Europe since World War II, and a threat to the Pacific. Well, we left from Washington, D.C., from a hanger at a nearby Air Force base, in the middle of the night, and flew to Poland, where the president got into an unmarked SUV, not his normal limo that everybody is used to seeing, to take an hour-long drive to a train station in Poland, where he boarded this train, also in the dark of night. Hillary Clinton Net Worth InsideGov. And -- and your thoughts politically on President Biden's trip to Ukraine? The change has left some ABC News staffers baffled, with several noting to The Daily Beast how Stephanopoulos, a former Clinton White House senior adviser and longtime political pundit, is considered among the most famous political journalists on TV. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. February 26, 2023, 6:15 AM. We -- he's still litigating the -- the war on Ukraine. So why not teach them now so if they need them, if you if if you want to approve it in the future, theyll have them ready to go? MUIR: I heard that too, just before I came in. KHALID: Oh, sure, right? I think the president should have gone to Palestine, where we had this major chemical spill. CHRISTIE: Always a mistake not to go. RADDATZ (voice over): Intelligence at the time suggested Russian forces would sweep into Ukraine and topple the Zelenskyy government in a matter of days. What Happened To George Stephanopoulos? But in addition, Martha, this was a bipartisan delegation to Munich. We would respond. He has a debt ceiling that is coming due. Two weeks. BIDEN: I'll let you characterize what they would be. Thanks for sharing part of your Sunday with us. And, of course, we had the president, a very small number of his team, including myself, and then a strong component of security. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. DONNA BRAZILE, ABC CONTRIBUTOR: Well, first of all, he has to get a budget back through Congress. "This was always going to blow up at some point," one source told the outlet about the power struggle. I will say a divisive rhetoric I think polarizes this nation and I think it hurts this nation. With that title, and despite Muirs ever-increasing role in anchoring ABCs news coverage, Stephanopoulos led the outlets special events coverage, including the 2018 and 2020 elections, while Muir focused on hosting World News Tonight. MCCAUL: When supreme allied commander speaks, I listen. MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC "THIS WEEK" ANCHOR: Good morning, and welcome to THIS WEEK. You said they were a threat to civil aviation. And, Donna, I'm going to start and pick up with you on what Jill Biden said and what Joe Biden said. They captioned the snaps: "Paris is for lovers" and "Paris night out avec Mon Amour..". The American people want to feel better about their personal circumstances as well as the country. And -- but that means that you have evidence that may incriminate you. But it doesnt mean we disregard whats happening, this struggle for the global balance of power that were facing right now. It has been widely reported that the two anchors came to blows last year amid allegations of sexual assault by aGood Morning Americaproducer. Because, probably, for the last year leading up to the midterms, I really dug deep on inflation, and I will say I was the first person to raise my hand and say I thought that that was really going to derail Democrats in the midterms. According to those networks, George hasnt recently posted any vacation images on his social media sites. But we begin with more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden at the White House Friday where they discussed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine heading into the next year of this conflict. From the sick and disgusting woke culture issue shoved down our throats to the Democrats traitorous America last policies, we are done. MORAN: He should go. Here now, Martha Raddatz. How Rich Is Dave Lee Travis? RADDATZ (voice over): Plus, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul. He acknowledged that he -- he recognized that his age is -- is an issue with some voters. Brenden Aaronson, the second most expensive American soccer player, is a Jewish winger for Red Bull Salzburg who started his professional career with Bethlehem Steel []. March 20, 2022 - 17:44 GMT Hanna Fillingham George Stephanopoulos is an incredibly popular anchor on Good Morning America and has a legion of fans around the United States who enjoy waking up. And I don't blame people for being down. It is confirmed that both the famous spouse and her husband George contracted COVID-19 during the epidemic. This shift at ABC comes amid a reportedly bitter back-and-forth between the two top anchors at the Disney-owned news arm. And I dont blame people for being down. He sacrificed for free Europe. And I don't think it's going to get any better. And I think once they know that, they will stand -- what would Reagan do, I would ask my fellow colleagues, right? His wife often took to social media to share their various adventures. We havent seen anything like this since my fathers generation, World War II -- largest invasion in Europe, the biggest threat to the Pacific since World War II. This week, she repeatedly called for a national divorce, to separate the country by red and blue states. This morning, we're going to assess the state of the conflict, where it's headed, growing concerns about China's role, and speak with Ukrainians on the ground about life under Russia's assault. They know that if youre re-elected you would be 82 when youre sworn in, youd be 86 at the end of your term. He needs tanks. BIDEN: Ive got to call her and find out. MCCAUL: I think because its taken too long. $113 billion now. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. TERRY MORAN, ABC NEWS SENIOR NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, it's hard to think of a world leader who was 86 years old, ever, except for Popes sometimes, and they're generally -- they got to die in office, or at least did before Benedict. Robin also noted that she had only told her colleagues about the clip during a commercial break. He didn't include any context for the tweet. The new job meant that . Others have different expectations about his current predicament. Is He Sick? Thats why this is so important. I mean, it takes three to six months to train. I know the administration says, "as long as it takes." Back in late June, George and Ali took another vacation. Up next, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just back from a visit to Kyiv himself. Thats going to be a bit of a game changer as well. But is that something he's waiting for as well, to see that his numbers go up after some of these things are complete? He's very --, And I don't say no words. There were also rumors that he might have left the show for good. RADDATZ (on camera): Congressman McCaul joins us now. Stephanopoulos married Alexandra "Ali" Wentworth in 2001. This idea that the Speech and Debate Clause, he's a member of the legislative branch, when he was presiding over that. Alexandras most recent Instagram post was on August 20, 2022; if she had been sick, it is assumed that she would not have made that post. GMA fans have been wondering where the familiar morning face has disappeared to. If you're the defense, you're going to call her in and youre going to ask her to explain all the stuff she was talking about, and it's a distraction for the prosecution. KHALID: I mean, I think that depends on, sort of, where he goes in the country. I mean, we saw 75 people, and there are six pages of the report cut out. He basically said he is ruling that out for now. Do you know thats what theyre looking at, is sending in drones? He'll get some criticism, but he should go. We need to do this now. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. This interview may have been toe-curling, but did she really break any rules? Plus, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden. The new. MCCAUL: Because it can travel the entire country with great speed. Is it possible youd approve them in the future? Neither Stephanopoulos nor Muir will hold the title of Chief Anchor now how's that for a compromise? When we slow-walk and slow-pace this thing, it drags it out, and that's precisely what Putin wants. He has been pretty quiet on social media lately, but his wife calmed everyone's worries when she posted a photo of them in Greece. And I think, if we look at the inflation picture today, the economy is, by most metrics, healthier than it was six months ago. You can see theres some Ukraine fatigue. In other words, we post severe sanctions on anyone who has done that. Our latest ABC News poll shows four in 10 Americans say they're worse off than when you were elected. George Stephanopoulos had quite an illustrious career in journalism before becoming the co-anchor for GMA in 2009. RADDATZ: You say its been reported. I'm not being facetious. RADDATZ: And Vladimir Putin vows to fight on. George Robert Stephanopoulos is not leaving and will stay on as a co-host for 'Good Morning America.' At the beginning of 2020, fans were concerned when George suddenly stopped appearing on the TV show.