They do not know when they will ever be able to return. It has been widely reported that the two anchors came to blows last year amid allegations of sexual assault by aGood Morning Americaproducer. Be -- be -- how you say? In Lviv this week, we saw that loss up close. When Stephanopoulos finally caught wind of the transaction, he was reportedly none too pleased and threatened to leave the network. He needs air defense, including another HIMARS. CHRISTIE: Because she's now going to be a witness. That's why it's important -- when I talked to these top military officers, give them everything they -- that you can now so they can win this thing. MUIR: You dont think he needs F-16s now? Als u niet wilt dat wij en onze partners cookies en persoonsgegevens voor deze aanvullende doeleinden gebruiken, klik dan op 'Alles weigeren'. On Thursday, September 15, he shocked fans with the news. We do know their -- we have intelligence thats been reported that they are contemplating sending 100 drones into Russia. And I don't think it's going to get any better. 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. He serves as a co-anchor of Good Morning Americas television show alongside Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts. Ukrainian people show brave, resilience, and we ready to fight. People assume that because the well-known journalist for the television show This Week hasnt been active on his social media platform for the preceding week, he may be on vacation from work or not feeling well. As a result, it is presumed that he is ill and has taken time off from his regular duties. RADDATZ: And that's all for us today. Furthermore, Stephanopoulos absence appears to represent a victory for Muir in a long-standing, behind-the-scenes feud between the rival ABC News stars. But in addition, Martha, this was a bipartisan delegation to Munich. The most important thing was to be there, to be able to show people you were in charge; you were in touch. 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. We have three IG (ph) audits right now. It can knock out targets. The former football star and current Good Morning America host has been absent from the morning talk show all week, however, and now the reason for his absence is reportedly due to a positive. We do not know where he is, she said. : What Happened To George Stephanopoulos? It's been an unbelievably trying year for his country ever since, but also one of resolve. SULLIVAN: I'm glad you asked this question because I think this has been the subject of some confusion. SULLIVAN: I mean I cant go beyond what the president said today, which is for now what were focused on are the things Ukraine needs to be able to retake territory on the ground, in the south and the east. He returned immediately to defend his country yet again. RADDATZ: And, Chris, the president also told David it is "totally legitimate for people to raise concerns" about his age but said it's not a factor in his decision. The Chinese spy balloon, I want to go back to that. He has every right to finish the job. There seems to be some tension in the newsroom between two of America's most beloved news anchors, George Stephanopoulos and David Muir. 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? In August 2021, reports claimed that George Stephanopoulos and co-host Robin Roberts had a fallout over different opinions about how ABC handled sexual assault allegations against Michael Corn. TERRY MORAN, ABC NEWS SENIOR NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, no formal rules because the judge said you can talk to reporters and that is a grand juror's right. But, again, this is a president who's invested in the long-term. Before that, the husband and wife jetted off to Paris, where they shared many pictures of their trip. I mean, it does I think -- it just raises I think the entire case and the entire investigation into question, and that's advantageous for the former president. Appreciate it. RADDATZ (on camera) (February 2022): A senior Pentagon official, who several hours ago texted me and said, you are likely in the last few hours of peace on the European continent for a long time to come. Which is exactly what he's done," an insider revealed. He called Putin -- Xi called Putin as his best friend several years ago. He departed the White House towards the end of President Clintons first term and began working as a political analyst for ABC News. 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. Meanwhile, bad blood betweenMuir and Stephanopoulos reportedly grew as the former was covertly groomed to take over the chief anchor role. The great thing about this country is we can have political dialogue, discourse. RADDATZ: But Donald Trump also gets huge talking points out of these, out of these interviews, right? BRAZILE: But do it some time this summer or this fall. And, quite frankly, Martha, this whole thing is taking too long, and it really didn't have to happen this way. We cant throw our head in the sand and ignore this. Wentworth is an actress, producer, author, and philanthropist. Stephanopoulos apologized for not making the contributions public knowledge and the network also said in a statement that he was wrong not to disclose the contribution but that it was an honest mistake. I mean, we saw 75 people, and there are six pages of the report cut out. It's totally legitimate to do that. Is that because you recalculated the radar once again, or you just no longer consider weather balloons a threat, even though there are hundreds of them right now across the U.S.? I mean, is this to create a GoFundMe because she's going to have to lawyer up? For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. RADDATZ: And, Terry, this isn't the only investigation? GMA host has a new project in the works. You watch President Biden. I mean, look, everybody has a moment, Martha, but we're talking about -- he wants us to watch him. That exclusive interview, next. Robin also noted that she had only told her colleagues about the clip during a commercial break. Good to see you. RADDATZ: Three months later, Artem died fighting. MCCAUL: No, I dont speak for her. MORAN: And the shoe is going to be on the other foot. He needs tanks. His usual co-anchors Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan have been consistently present over the week, but his absence . There definitely are some names that you expect. JILL BIDEN, FIRST LADY: Well, hes -- he says he's not done. JAKE SULLIVAN, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER: Well, first, thank you for having me, Martha. The administration has also warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. EMILY KOHRS, GEORGIA SPECIAL GRAND JURY FOREPERSON: I will tell you it's not a short list. 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. In fact, the former president used to say all the time, the only reason someone takes five is if they're guilty. And, again, thats where the energy and the emphasis of the U.S. military is in helping the Ukrainian military get the tools it needs to be able to carry out that mission. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? SULLIVAN: Well, Martha, every phase of this war, the president has tried to make sure that the Ukrainian military gets what they need. So, why is this support slipping? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared the first day of the war in Ukraine the longest and hardest day in Ukraines modern history. I remember a woman saying to me the first day after Sandy, "You haven't forgotten us." I think Americans are going to be very concerned about it. 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. RADDATZ: Today we have two ceremonies for our soldiers, the priest told me, heroes of Ukraine. RADDATZ: The president, by the way, says that military advisers tell him they dont need those. We also know theyre buying all their energy from them, economically supporting them. We have an audit by Deloitte. February 26, 2023, 6:15 AM. SULLIVAN: Abrams tanks. 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. RADDATZ: And on the F-16s, back to those F-16s, you heard what President Biden said to David Muir. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Unemployment now at its lowest level in 50 years. When a solider has a family, children, he said, it is not easy. This is what she tweeted: We need a national divorce. Is the candidate connecting with the country in the way that the country responds to? Were a great nation. And I said, and if you are engaged in the same kind of brutality by supporting the brutality that's going on, I said, you may face the same consequence. We need to be there because the Ukrainian people have suffered so much, and they're standing up for all of us, for democracy, for a country that invaded them. Should he go now? I don't think it's off the table. Here now, Martha Raddatz. LVIV MAYOR: Terrible year. RADDATZ (on camera): Congressman McCaul joins us now. And all legal experts have said the Georgia case was really among some of the strongest and most prominent case, and when you look at Donald Trump running again in 2024, Ive always thought more than his potential Republican opponents, it's the threat of legal challenges that actually might pose a bigger --. But I think this president has done enough, and he's committed to serve the American people. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. RADDATZ: I want to talk about China. She's created a nightmare for the prosecutor who may bring charges, for the judge who's going to preside over any trials, and just given a gift to all the defendants, Donald Trump, if he is indicted, and others as well. The image posted was captioned: "Greece with my Greek.". And we expect that that will be the central focus of the Ukrainians, as well as of our support for the Ukrainians in the weeks and months ahead. Got a tip? RADDATZ: But -- but you heard Jake Sullivan say, "Look, our military is looking at the ground. This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, February 26. U kunt uw keuzes te allen tijde wijzigen door te klikken op de links 'Privacydashboard' op onze sites en in onze apps. When we come back, the four women of the Georgia grand jury investigating possible election interference by Donald Trump and his allies, revealing indictments could be coming. You said they were a threat to civil aviation. I think we can do both. Whether they support you or not philosophically, you're the president; you're the governor. As ABC News covers the highly consequential 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday evening, its live desk will feature a notable absence: George Stephanopoulos. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: I think things are a little out of whack. According toHello!, Stephanopoulos was replaced byAmy Robachand weekend anchorWhit Johnson. His absence follows a long string of mysterious breaks from his fellow GMA co-hosts Roberts and Strahan. Furthermore, he served as a Democratic Party assistant before beginning his media career. We know you were on that train with President Biden going in and out of Kyiv. George has been working at GMA since 2009 after he was offered Diane Sawyer's job on the popular morning news show. On Location: February 24, 2023. And later, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden, his message to Americans worried about the economy. We -- he's still litigating the -- the war on Ukraine. What they need is infantry." MCCAUL: I think thats the false choice. His absence follows a long string of mysterious breaks from his fellow GMA co-hosts Roberts and Strahan. Biden said, "Al Qaeda, ISIS, they metastasize." He then argued that the US. You talk about tanks. Why do you think F-16s would make a difference? For instance, here is Papadopoulos on "This Week," telling George Stephanopoulos that Jeff Sessions was We should all be standing as Americans. Would that cross a line for you? You met with President Zelenskyy. She met George on a blind date in April 2001, the two got engaged after two months, and they were married on November 20, 2001, in the Upper East Sides Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. This mother knows it all too well. The image was captioned: "Were going to need a bigger boat!". KHALID: Yeah, you could get a sense that this was an opportunity for her. But it doesnt mean we disregard whats happening, this struggle for the global balance of power that were facing right now. Are we really going to see an 86-year-old president? And I think, look at all that Joe has -- has done, has accomplished. He's going to take advantage of that. MUIR: What do you make of this Chinese peace plan floated overnight that Putin is now applauding today? MCCAUL: Because it can travel the entire country with great speed. MUIR: I want to ask about the economy. Her 26-year-old son Artem (ph), a special operations soldier who first fought to defend Crimea in 2014 was overseas when the Russians invaded this time. And I think that that reflects in terms of how President Biden is now being perceived. Thus, recent developments along with Georges new contract confirmed that the esteemed host is not leaving Good Morning America anytime soon. Youve said that. Up next, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just back from a visit to Kyiv himself. We dont know her motivation. Inside Josh Duggar's lonely 35th birthday in prison solitary confinement, Honey Boo Boo, 17, & boyfriend, 21, found with gun & drugs in car in arrest, Today's Hoda Kotb looks solemn on stroll with daughter amid show absence, Jill Duggar reveals she's 'so proud' of husband's major career change in new pic, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, George Stephanopoulos and Alexandra Wentworth have been married for over 20 years, Ali Wentworth took to social media to reveal she was in Paris with her husband, George Stephanopoulos. They want to know that their money is being spent wisely. Due to his frequent social media activity, some people think he is on vacation, while others believe that if he were, he would have posted some pictures. And at some point this -- hopefully this summer or fall -- I don't think he should announce this spring. after a clip of anunrecognizable-looking Roberts dancing and singingin 1984 was played to GMA viewers. They fled Kharkiv with their then-3-month-old baby to escape Russian troops. Additionally, in October 2021, George Stephanopoulos Productions announced two long-form unscripted documentaries, both of which are supposed to release this year. BRAZILE: No, no. And -- and your thoughts politically on President Biden's trip to Ukraine? 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. RADDATZ: Do you do you imagine that he'll try executive hell try executive privilege on that? The new job meant that . In August, she posted a picture of herself and Stephanopoulos on Instagram embracing while standing next to a gorgeous pool in Greece. Ive met with the Ukrainians being trained by the Poles on the Leopard tanks, which will go in in two weeks as this offensive takes place. As Terry said, no rules or laws were broken. Ali opted for a long dress in different shades of blue as she wore a serious expression on her face. Such shifts in duties are not unusual at news networks, of course. It came to stand for something big in the country. George Stephanopoulos has been absent from GMA all week. SULLIVAN: My understanding is that the NORAD commander, the general in charge of the defense of North American air space, has not recalibrated our radar, that we continue to be vigilant for unidentified objects coming into U.S. territory. Watch This Week with George Stephanopoulos TV Show - ABC.com - "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" is ABC's preeminent Sunday morning public affairs program. They know that.". Keep scrolling to see what ABC did to make Stephanopoulos stay. Wentworth was diagnosed first, sharing in an April . Later, Robin shared the clip to her Instagram page, writing: "Talk about waaaaay back Wednesday. This is not the first time this year, or this Summer, that George has been absent from the show for an extended period of time. What would he do? RADDATZ: And I want to ask you one final question about China. With Muir taking home at least $5 million per year and Stephanopoulos' earnings of between $15 to $17 million, the feud does seem a tad out of touch with the rest of the news industry, or as one critic put told the Daily Mail: "Both George and David need to realize how lucky and privileged they both are. Inside Josh Duggar's lonely 35th birthday in prison solitary confinement, Honey Boo Boo, 17, & boyfriend, 21, found with gun & drugs in car in arrest, Today's Hoda Kotb looks solemn on stroll with daughter amid show absence, Jill Duggar reveals she's 'so proud' of husband's major career change in new pic, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, George and Ali are currently on vacation in Greece, He has been absent from the show this week, sparking concern from fans, Gio Benitez has been filling in for George with Robin Roberts and Ali Robach, George has been an anchor on GMA since 2009, He usually co-anchors with Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan, who has been away for some time, unrecognizable-looking Roberts dancing and singing. Thanks very much for joining us, Congressman. RADDATZ: Well, just last week Secretary Blinken told me one of the reasons youre not supplying those is because you have to teach them to fly those jets, you have to maintain those jets. KHALID: Oh, sure, right? BIDEN: I'll let you characterize what they would be. Only 16 percent said they were better off. CNN reported that ABC was so eager to appease Stephanopoulos that then-Disney chairman Bob. The 61-year-old shared details of his chat with Major Tom Schueman and his Afghan translator Zainullah Zaki about their new book. RADDATZ: OK. We've got to take a quick break. Back in late June, George and Ali took another vacation. CNN further traced Stephanopoulos' alleged beef with Muir all the way back to when Muir replaced Dianne Sawyer, a positionStephanopoulos reportedly wanted. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. I will send Abrams down the road if you send Leopards now. 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. 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. What do you know about China possibly providing lethal aid to Russia? They know that if youre re-elected you would be 82 when youre sworn in, youd be 86 at the end of your term. The networks sole mention of Stephanopoulos came in the tenth paragraph of its 11-paragraph press release, where it noted his involvement in ABCs Power Trip docuseries. BIDEN: It would be the same line everyone else would have crossed. there's a process by which he could have pursued his interest in a way that doesn't undermine the national security of the united states. They can plead five. "This Week" premiered in 1981 as "This Week with David Brinkley.". He said he's running, basically, but he "has things to finish." And -- but that means that you have evidence that may incriminate you. The network then leaned onStephanopoulos to cover"special report responsibilities," which he did to acclaim, thus building the reputation of the organization. And we intend to do that. RADDATZ: And clearly inexperienced with the media. And yet you walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. CNN . All the fallout with our powerhouse roundtable. However, in April 2020, it was revealed that George and his wife, Ali Wentworth, had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and were recovering at home. Under Mr. Brinkley's stewardship, the program garnered critical acclaim and numerous . I think, with enough pressure from Congress on both sides of the aisle, we can get into Ukraine what they really need to win this fight. Records show the political news anchor donated $25,000 three times between 2012 and 2014. Be careful or --. Look, if you are an executive leader and there is a disaster, people expect you to be there.