RADDATZ: OK, thanks very much for joining us this morning, Mr. Sullivan. KHALID: Oh, sure, right? Such shifts in duties are not unusual at news networks, of course. Pain and loss like Katerina's. In August, she posted a picture of herself and Stephanopoulos on Instagram embracing while standing next to a gorgeous pool in Greece. IVANKA: I see him in our house and I feel really terrible, and I only hugs him and I remember he's very hot. And we'll have more of David's interview later. Thats why this is so important. SUNDAY MORNINGS - CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS Streaming here & on Hulu ABOUT February 2023 See All 46:16 He also anchors This Week, an ABC Sunday morning current affairs program. While Strahan has been missing frequently, Stephanopoulos is usually found at his desk. It came to stand for something big in the country. "This Week" premiered in 1981 as "This Week with David Brinkley.". He's crazy. He's not finished what he started. We're talking about unprecedented territory here, 82 years old when he ends this term. Pressed by Stephanopoulos on whether the committee will have enough evidence to prosecute the former president, Kinzinger said he's not comfortable making that statement yet but said the committee is continuing to learn new information every day. But one of the things that Joe Biden believes is that he has been affirmed twice in his understanding of this American moment, and that's what makes presidents. He was last on the show on Friday and Gio Benitez has been filling in for him since. There are several investigations, but in this one, with the district attorney in Atlanta, and certainly the attorney general in New York, you have prosecutors who made it a political issue to get Donald Trump, and that has been the hope of liberals and of Democrats for a long time that someone somewhere is going to find a charge that sticks. VIDEO: Ali Wentworth jokes she's divorcing George Stephanopoulos live on GMA. Do you know thats what theyre looking at, is sending in drones? BRAZILE: No, no. There are no TV Airings of This Week With George Stephanopoulos in the next 14 days. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. George has been away from his co-hosting duties on GMA this week and fans were starting to wonder why. 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. BRAZILE: But do it some time this summer or this fall. As President Zelenskyy rallies the Ukrainian people, President Biden shores up alliances. I did a firsthand, you know, look at this in theater in Ukraine and in Poland, about the humanitarian assistance. George and Ali married in 2001 and they have two children together. And how will you approach that and what can you do about that? Do you still think that when you hear something like that? The couple hugged in a warm embrace while standing outside next to a gorgeous pool. Lees ons privacybeleid en cookiebeleid voor meer informatie over hoe we uw persoonsgegevens gebruiken. It's totally legitimate to do that. This interview may have been toe-curling, but did she really break any rules? It helped Ukraine defend Kyiv. Look, if you are an executive leader and there is a disaster, people expect you to be there. They've got better jobs, are making more money. And, Terry, you cover the courts for us. I want to go back, though, for a second, to the economics question. 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. 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. U kunt uw keuzes te allen tijde wijzigen door te klikken op de links 'Privacydashboard' op onze sites en in onze apps. Biden said, "Al Qaeda, ISIS, they metastasize." He then argued that the US. Vladimir Putin told the Russian people this week that Chinas President Xi is coming to Russia, likely as early as this spring. RADDATZ (on camera): Congressman McCaul joins us now. We need to do this now. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. 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 going to take advantage of that. What would be useful would be German tanks. CHRISTIE: Always a mistake not to go. Services like this held almost every single day. RADDATZ (voice over): Plus, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul. Subscribe to Confider, the Daily Beasts media newsletter, and get juicy scoops in your inbox every week. I will say a divisive rhetoric I think polarizes this nation and I think it hurts this nation. And we look to presidents for leadership on that. This mother knows it all too well. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Today we will have a --. RADDATZ (voice over): There you see the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Michael McCaul, who led his own delegation to Kyiv just one day after President Biden's visit this week. DONNA BRAZILE, ABC CONTRIBUTOR: Well, first of all, he has to get a budget back through Congress. On Location: February 24, 2023. MCCAUL: For gods sakes. And, honestly, Martha, the highest priority right now is to move as rapidly as possible, to build up their capacity, to de-occupy those portions of Ukraine that are still being occupied brutally and bloodily by Russian forces. They know that.". Up next, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just back from a visit to Kyiv himself. The journalist has a verified Instagram account and seems relatively active, but he hasnt posted anything in the past week. And Democrats do have something to say to the large forces, large corporate forces exploiting people in rural America. George has been working at GMA since 2009 after he was offered Diane Sawyer's job on the popular morning news show. I want to go back to the age thing again. And -- and your thoughts politically on President Biden's trip to Ukraine? 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. BIDEN: Look. And around the world, monuments were lit up in blue and yellow, solidarity, from New York to Paris, Berlin to Sydney. RADDATZ: I notice how you deftly dodged that question about the economy. He didn't exactly make a strong argument with that, saying "It's understandable why people are just down." She seemed quite animated to talk about what was occurring behind closed door. MORAN: And the shoe is going to be on the other foot. This idea that the Speech and Debate Clause, he's a member of the legislative branch, when he was presiding over that. I've seen nothing in the plan that would indicate that there is something that would be beneficial to anyone other than Russia if the Chinese plan were followed. 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. Ali opted for a long dress in different shades of blue as she wore a serious expression on her face. "The network reached out to David two years ago asking for a long-term commitment and for his patience. And I cant get into the specifics of who composed that security contingent, but he was well-protected the whole way. People are worried that they're being forgotten. We do know their -- we have intelligence thats been reported that they are contemplating sending 100 drones into Russia. We know you care very much about that. George Stephanopoulos was missing from his usual GMA slot on December 19, 2022, and fans are curious to know why. Appreciate it. LVIV MAYOR: I am optimistic. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. RADDATZ: Georgia's grand jury forewoman recommends multiple indictments in the election interference case against Donald Trump, and his allies. Biden: Well, first of all, I'm not sure how many are asking that. You said, in Ukraine, while you were there, that you're seeing increasing momentum towards getting long-range missiles and F-16. Plus, what President Biden told David Muir about running for reelection in 2024, and questions about his age. REPORTER: So, we're talking about more than a dozen people? ABC News Live Update: Biden's exclusive interview with George Stephanopoulos. 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. MUIR: You announced another $2.5 billion in aid to Ukraine today. RADDATZ: Do you do you imagine that he'll try executive hell try executive privilege on that? White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is interviewed on ABC's "This Week", Sept. 25, 2022. ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK with George Stephanopoulos starts right now. 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. 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 are watching closely. CHRISTIE: Yeah, we have been. 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. Are you running? We'll be right back. Because he hasnt fully participated in his television program This Week, fans are curious whether journalist George Stephanopoulos is sick. Otherwise, the Russians will be on the Polish border and Chairman Xi will invade Taiwan. Mistake for him not to go? I will send Abrams down the road if you send Leopards now. Look, I saw this during Sandy and a number of other things. We also have in-use monitoring on the weapons and barcoding systems. 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. And 2020, and 2022, which was essentially a referendum, he believes, I'm sure, "I've got it right. The image was captioned: "Were going to need a bigger boat!". And this is actually an example of Joe Biden rallying the global coalition to get Ukraine what it needs. This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, February 26. The fact is, you heard with the Abrams tanks, they wont go in for another year. It doesn't look like it. 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 []. EMILY KOHRS: It's not a short list. What would your message be on the anniversary? However, with 2022 almost over with, many fans are wondering if his time is coming to an end on the show. 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 --. Those Leopards are getting sent now. Were also finding out now that one of the outlets has decided that they even put things on they know to be false in order to increase their ratings. Stephanopoulos asked about a possible al Qaeda terror threat to the US as a result of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. MCCAUL: I think thats the false choice. Youve said that. When we give them what they -- what they can really use and ask for, they win. Should he go now? And so I think that, if we're going to look at the X factor of the economy for President Biden heading into 2024, I think he's potentially in a better position than Democrats were in the midterms, and ultimately the economy did not factor into the midterms as much as we thought it was going to. You watch President Biden. He'll get some criticism, but he should go. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. She told us her 23-year-old brother is still missing in Mariupol. We dont know her motivation. She is a philanthropist who supports the Child Mind Institute. George Robert Stephanopoulos, a former Democratic assistant, currently works as a US political analyst and television host. Thus, recent developments along with Georges new contract confirmed that the esteemed host is not leaving Good Morning America anytime soon. Take care? She is known for her work in the Fox sketch comedy seriesIn Living Colorfrom 1992 to 1994. 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. RADDATZ: And, Terry, speaking of connecting, I want to go back to the train derailment in East Palestine. So is Mike Pence. That's his problem. What is your message to Russia, to Vladimir Putin? CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. Plus, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden. He wasnt in East Palestine where that train derailed with those toxic chemicals. 7News: Is Angie Asimus Pregnant? Stephanopoulos has an estimated net worth of $40million, according toCelebrity Net Worth. BRAZILE: Yeah, but I mean, who knows? We've watched him for two years. They can plead five. I'm not being facetious. Als u niet wilt dat wij en onze partners cookies en persoonsgegevens voor deze aanvullende doeleinden gebruiken, klik dan op 'Alles weigeren'. His wife, Ali Wentworth shared a photo of the two of them together on vacation. We know the vast majority of Americans support Ukraine, but there are now many who are asking, how long can we spend like this? Is He Sick? Where Is George Stephanopoulos On This Week? He first gained notoriety as the communications director for Bill Clintons 1992 presidential campaign before accepting the director of communications position at the White House. Muir inherited the special coverage duties, such as helming the 2022 election night coverage. He's very --, And I don't say no words. For our employees who earn $30,000 a year, this fight is ridiculous. However, news about Georges ongoing feud with David Muir wafted out of the network as the two reportedly were at odds over the title of chief-anchor. Additionally, reports even claimed that George had threatened to join a rival network in the light of such altercations. RADDATZ: But with the 2024 race heating up, has she undermined the case? George Stephanopoulos, meanwhile, is bein Read More: Is Robin Roberts Leaving Good Morning America? That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. And I was told there was a special operations team on that train to help out in case anything went wrong. ABCs top political anchor and host of both Good Morning America and This Week will not spearhead or be involved in the broadcast networks night-of coverage after leading it in both 2018 and 2020, a press release indicated last week. 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. And the train had compartments to be able to work, small bunks to be able to sleep on. My delegation in -- in Ukraine all agreed with Zelenskyy that the ATACMS and the F-16s were appropriate right now. The image posted was captioned: "Greece with my Greek.". On December 9, all three anchors were missing from the show after reported fury over Amy Robach & TJ Holmes affair. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? He acknowledged that he -- he recognized that his age is -- is an issue with some voters. I mean, I am. And, you know, but the fact is, if we don't give them -- if they don't get the momentum right now, with the Russian offensive coming into country right now, they have a window of time with the counteroffensive. He needs air defense, including another HIMARS. Soon after Clintons 1996 reelection, Stephanopoulos left the Clinton administration. Sources also claimed he would lead ABCs breaking news coverage. This morning, our exclusive reporting from the White House --. He needs artillery. I mean, so I can't think of a time when there's been a greater uncertainty, notwithstanding the fact we're created 800,000 manufacturing jobs. RADDATZ (on camera): Very hard for you too? What kind of things does he have to finish? George and Michael Strahan have been away from the show periodically in the last few months with the latter away due to filming $100,000 Pyramid and other projects. We are democracy. In November, Stephanopoulos was out conducting an interview and during the summer, he and his wife took some well-deserved breaks from big cameras. BIDEN: We're better off than virtually any other major nation in the world, economically. MORAN: He should go. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. We have to put the Ukrainians in a position where they can make advances this spring and summer and move to a place where a negotiated she -- they can negotiate from a position of strength. He didn't include any context for the tweet. ABC has been much quieter about its changing of the guard. I know the State Department and the Pentagon now have both warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. MORAN: Who said the danger comes when prosecutors don't choose their cases, when they choose their defendants. We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. Thats not the way prosecutions should be run. "There are over 500,000 Americans dead from Covid, millions of Americans out of work and this is what George has to complain about," another source said, adding, "He is truly out of touch with reality." DAVID MUIR, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT: Let me ask you the question everyone is asking. And we intend to do that. And Letitia James, the the attorney general in in New York literally ran on a campaign promise that he should be scared of her and she will find out where hes laundering all his money. And that reminds me of that great speech by Justice Jackson, former Supreme Court justice. JAKE SULLIVAN, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER: Well, first, thank you for having me, Martha. Since then, no weather balloons have been shot down. In addition, he has served as a correspondent for several special shows. You make the I mean you interview for the news. RADDATZ: So, despite that warning, youve seen no indication at this point that China is backing off? Is the enthusiasm there? So, why is that? Stephanopoulos does not leave his position at GMA often so fans were relieved to see he was on a well-deserved break. ", And one fan noted: "I've never seen Robin with 'I'm gonna murder you in your sleep' eyes before. He called Putin -- Xi called Putin as his best friend several years ago. 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. Is your age part of your own calculation into whether to run again? Required fields are marked *. Although Muir now has the privilege of covering breaking news and special events, he does not hold the title of Chief Anchor, but was allegedly told it was only a matter of time when negotiating the transition in 2019, according to the Daily Mail. I think the president should have gone to Palestine, where we had this major chemical spill. George later served as a senior advisor for strategy and policy until leaving in December 1996. There are a lot of air defenses, especially over on the border. The 61-year-old shared details of his chat with Major Tom Schueman and his Afghan translator Zainullah Zaki about their new book. Others have different expectations about his current predicament. RADDATZ: Also can get shot down. And at some point this -- hopefully this summer or fall -- I don't think he should announce this spring. : What Happened To George Stephanopoulos? He used to say that all the time. SULLIVAN: I'm glad you asked this question because I think this has been the subject of some confusion. When I asked you last month about -- about her serving on the Homeland Security Committee, you said you think she has matured and is trying to become a team player. And that's what's important. When you think about Artem's sacrifice for you, for your family, for this country --. It is confirmed that both the famous spouse and her husband George contracted COVID-19 during the epidemic. I was at the Munich Security Conference, met with a lot of the high-ranking military officials, including our supreme allied commander. ", Fans sent the couple positive messages which included: "Beautiful couple" and "Enjoy!". 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. 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. Our latest ABC News poll shows four in 10 Americans say they're worse off than when you were elected. And yet you walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. Here now, Martha Raddatz. 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. Names that people would know? MUIR: You dont think he needs F-16s now? 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. "This was always going to blow up at some point," one source told the outlet about the power struggle. SULLIVAN: Well, its hard for me to say backing on, backing off. A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday . What can you share about what China could do? You talk about tanks. REPORTER: Are these recognizable names? RADDATZ: I want to ask you one final question here and back to Congress, about Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Because a lot of Americans are going to be saying a vote for Joe Biden is a vote for President Kamala Harris, and are they going to be comfortable with that or not? Would that cross a line for you? The GMA host smiled and wore a teal dress shirt and khakis. But, you know, the president said it very well, that he wants to finish the job. Inflation is still higher than it should be, and, you know, everything from gasoline prices, to a war going on in Ukraine. We -- he's still litigating the -- the war on Ukraine. The information shared above about the question, TOP 10 why is george stephanopoulos not on this week BEST and NEWEST, TOP 8 why is george stephanopoulos in a wheelchair BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why is geometry important BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why is geometry dash not working BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why is general electric failing BEST and NEWEST, TOP 10 why is geico so cheap BEST and NEWEST, TOP 10 why is gavin newsom getting recalled BEST and NEWEST, TOP 10 why is gavin newsom bad BEST and NEWEST. I mean, we saw 75 people, and there are six pages of the report cut out. And we are joined now by President Bidens national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. MCCAUL: When supreme allied commander speaks, I listen. 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. BIDEN: It would be the same line everyone else would have crossed. SULLIVAN: Abrams tanks. This week, she repeatedly called for a national divorce, to separate the country by red and blue states. It's also evidence of the fact that prosecutors don't get to pick your grand jurors, right? Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. Republican Josh Hawley said this week that the Republican Party can be the party of Ukraine and globalists or the party of East Palestine and working Americans, not both. Stephanopoulos is the third highest-grossing anchor of all the GMA hosts. You said they were a threat to civil aviation. And I think once they know that, they will stand -- what would Reagan do, I would ask my fellow colleagues, right? 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.