In this phase, the critical element is ground maneuver capability. Only 16 percent said they were better off. For now, we have no idea why George hasnt been on Good Morning America. But fans of his and the morning show have noticed that George has disappeared from the desk. We know you were on that train with President Biden going in and out of Kyiv. We also know theyre buying all their energy from them, economically supporting them. fight on.adimir putin vows to - but with tens of thousands killed, how will this bloody war end? 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. And the F-16 question is a question for later. Stay informed and gain unlimited access to the Daily Beast's unmatched reporting. He has every right to finish the job. Are we really going to see an 86-year-old president? Send it to The Daily Beast here. I still think the majority in the Congress support this. The news was first reported by Politico's Dylan Byers . MORAN: And the shoe is going to be on the other foot. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Up next, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just back from a visit to Kyiv himself. Ali shared a few more snaps, giving her followers an insight into their trip. ANNOUNCER: From ABC News, its THIS WEEK. 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. ABC News. Robin also noted that she had only told her colleagues about the clip during a commercial break. On August 8, 2022, George wrote on his Instagram account (@gstephanopoulos), where he can be found, about his upcoming interview. BRAZILE: Yes. So, why is that? It can protect the country. IAN PANNELL: A growing number of Americans believe that the U.S. is giving too much support to Ukraine. I think one of the other, sort of, caveats, though, for the president is this ongoing Justice Department investigation of classified documents. 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. I remember a woman saying to me the first day after Sandy, "You haven't forgotten us." I get them. But we -- but heres what I --. 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. On March 29, 2021, George was missing from the GMA set. The spat revolved around the chief anchor title, which Stephanopoulos had previously held. "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shared her husband's emotional side this week. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, apparently someone interviewed my wife today I heard. EMILY KOHRS: It's not a short list. And yet you walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. 7:04. But what comes next? BIDEN: I think you answered the question, Putins applauding it, so how could it be any good? It ultimately did not. RADDATZ: The president, by the way, says that military advisers tell him they dont need those. So, how is that helpful if you dont approve them in time and get the speed to get things like that over there? RADDATZ: What could you do, at this point, as chair -- at this point, legislatively? 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. His wife, Ali Wentworth shared a photo of the two of them together on vacation. 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. Thats going to be a bit of a game changer as well. CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. RADDATZ: You know a big deal this week has been that President Biden was in Ukraine. Some things are, for example, even feeling down about unemployment. It's totally legitimate to do that. But it doesnt mean we disregard whats happening, this struggle for the global balance of power that were facing right now. RADDATZ: An ABC/Washington Post poll earlier this month found that 50 percent of Republicans believe the U.S. is doing too much to support Ukraine. Pain and loss like Katerina's. According to The Hollywood Reporter: "The Good Morning America and This Week anchor's George Stephanopoulos Productions is producing the . ", Another said: "George wait till they find one with you.". But George, it's also important to step back for a minute and look at not only how we got here but why this is so important. She seemed quite animated to talk about what was occurring behind closed door. BRAZILE: Yeah, but I mean, who knows? 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. RADDATZ: You are a man of God. He acknowledged that he -- he recognized that his age is -- is an issue with some voters. SULLIVAN: Well, its hard for me to say backing on, backing off. You said, in Ukraine, while you were there, that you're seeing increasing momentum towards getting long-range missiles and F-16. Mar 17. RADDATZ: OK, just, again, those tanks, the Abrams tanks, which you said will go in now, will not be there this year according to the secretary of the Army. But, again, this is a president who's invested in the long-term. I mean you all probably know better than me but it seems like the president, former president, I'm sorry, has tried to exert executive privilege when anybody close to him is potentially going to be --. He wasnt in East Palestine where that train derailed with those toxic chemicals. BRAZILE: No, no. It came to stand for something big in the country. RADDATZ: Still underwater. It doesn't look like it. Names that people would know? 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. Why is George Stephanopoulos not on 'GMA?' On March 29, 2021, George was missing from the GMA set. But here's what we have to do in the meantime. What Happened To George Stephanopoulos? 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. But, you know, the president said it very well, that he wants to finish the job. 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. He was last on the show on Friday and Gio Benitez has been filling in for him since. I think the president should have gone to Palestine, where we had this major chemical spill. RADDATZ: And -- and even if they don't want them now, do you think they should start training? 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. BIDEN: I'll let you characterize what they would be. RADDATZ: I want to talk about China. And Democrats do have something to say to the large forces, large corporate forces exploiting people in rural America. According to CNN, after Stephanopoulos eventually gave up the title, he was angered to find out Muir also took over special reports alongside his nightly news position, effectively serving as chief anchor in all but name. And I think -- and I said this a couple weeks ago and it got Donna all hot. The last post George shared on social media was on August 5 after a long hiatus. Those Leopards are getting sent now. REP. MICHAEL MCCAUL, (R) TEXAS: Yeah, that's unfortunate. I think, with the right weapons, it shouldn't take so long. KHALID: I mean, I think that depends on, sort of, where he goes in the country. And -- and your thoughts politically on President Biden's trip to Ukraine? Our latest ABC News poll shows four in 10 Americans say they're worse off than when you were elected. The couple hugged in a warm embrace while standing outside next to a gorgeous pool. MCCAUL: Of course. In the first phases, they were defending Kyiv. 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. 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 --. And you slow down, a little bit, the older you get. This mother knows it all too well. MCCAUL: I think thats the false choice. I know the MAGA crowd is. CHRISTIE: Because she's now going to be a witness. An embarrassed Robin hit back: "I needed the money George, I needed the money. And it's never too late to go. We need to do this now. We do know their -- we have intelligence thats been reported that they are contemplating sending 100 drones into Russia. What can you share about what China could do? Good to see you. MUIR: You dont think he needs F-16s now? We're talking about unprecedented territory here, 82 years old when he ends this term. His latest posts on both accounts are all about work, so there's no indication that he would be taking time away from the shows he's on. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Putin had a rough heart and he forgot that God is in this world. Asked for comment on his notable absence from the ABC News election night desk, Stephanopoulos told The Daily Beast on Tuesday afternoon that he signed a new deal and thats what Im focused on. He declined to comment further when asked if his absence was at all related to Muir. Will you send F-16s? Bombshell Lawsuit Has GMA Co-Hosts at Each Others Throats, Sources Say. After that, he stopped using the social media platform. The image was captioned: "Were going to need a bigger boat!". George has been working at GMA since 2009 after he was offered Diane Sawyer's job on the popular morning news show. To learn more about George Stephanopouloss illness, whereabouts and wife, continue reading the article below. RADDATZ (on camera): You walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. The post 'You're Still Not Answering My Question!' Get the Daily Beast's biggest scoops and scandals delivered right to your inbox. Otherwise, the Russians will be on the Polish border and Chairman Xi will invade Taiwan. 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. What they need right now is tanks. I mean, let's face it. And just this week, the secretary of the Army said they may not even get those tanks this year. To prevent Stephanopoulos from alleging a breach of contract and leaving the network, ABC gave him the lucrative new deal along with breaking news coverage duties and a new production company. What they need is infantry." This week, she repeatedly called for a national divorce, to separate the country by red and blue states. All the fallout with our powerhouse roundtable. On the night of the invasion, 180,000 Russian troops began their brutal assault. I know the State Department and the Pentagon now have both warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. >> the president said something to the effect of, i'm the effing president. This isnt the first time hes been absent. RADDATZ: And, Terry, speaking of connecting, I want to go back to the train derailment in East Palestine. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. RADDATZ: But with the 2024 race heating up, has she undermined the case? "They haven't taken it off the table," the national security adviser said. The couple hugged in a warm embrace while standing outside next to a gorgeous pool. 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. They can always take five if they want. It helped Ukraine defend Kyiv. The administration has also warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. RADDATZ: I notice how you deftly dodged that question about the economy. She captioned the post: "Greece with my Greek. 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. CHRISTIE: Yeah, we have been. This interview may have been toe-curling, but did she really break any rules? Your email address will not be published. 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. And, Terry, you cover the courts for us. Watch the official This Week with George Stephanopoulos online at ABC.com. As Terry said, no rules or laws were broken. And later, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden, his message to Americans worried about the economy. Look, if you are an executive leader and there is a disaster, people expect you to be there. RADDATZ: Chris, mistake for him not to go? The View fans confused after spotting strange detail involving host Sara, Today fans divided over Jenna's dress as some viewers say it's 'inappropriate', Sister Wives Janelle Brown doesnt approve of Christines new romance, Inside 1000-lb Sisters stars Amy and Michael's secret fights over kids, 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. I will send Abrams down the road if you send Leopards now. CNN has made a public spectacle of passing the torch to Jake Tapper from longtime election-night fixture Wolf Blitzer, who will not anchor the cable outlets election desk for the first time since 2004. And this family. But this isnt the first time that George has disappeared from our TV screens and the uncertainty is making fans worry. What I can say is, so far we have not seen them do it. MUIR: Let me ask you about a conversation that people are having at home. RADDATZ (on camera): Very hard for you too? CNN reported that ABC was so eager to appease Stephanopoulos that then-Disney chairman Bob. SULLIVAN: Well, Martha, every phase of this war, the president has tried to make sure that the Ukrainian military gets what they need. CNN has made a public spectacle of passing the torch to Jake Tapper from longtime election-night fixture Wolf Blitzer, who will not anchor the cable outlets election desk for the first time since 2004. And I don't blame people for being down. So is Mike Pence. Biden: Well, first of all, I'm not sure how many are asking that. And I think once they know that, they will stand -- what would Reagan do, I would ask my fellow colleagues, right? And if he won't do it himself, ABC News management starting with ABC president James Goldston needs to do it for him. He called Putin -- Xi called Putin as his best friend several years ago. Add This Week With George Stephanopoulos to your Watchlist to find out when it's . In early April of 2020, George's wife of 19 years, Ali Wentworth, revealed that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. As President Zelenskyy rallies the Ukrainian people, President Biden shores up alliances. They want to know that their money is being spent wisely. And thats not the way politics should be run. Got a tip? I will say a divisive rhetoric I think polarizes this nation and I think it hurts this nation. We dont know her motivation. 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. George has been away from his co-hosting duties on GMA this week and fans were starting to wonder why. What do you know about China possibly providing lethal aid to Russia? That did not happen, but the slow grind of this war has been staggering. He shared an article about the Hulu series Power Trip. 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. Last week, Kirstyn Crawford, a producer who works closely with Stephanopoulos on the top-rated morning show, filed a lawsuit against Michael Corn, the former senior executive producer of GMA . 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? George Stephanopoulos has been absent from GMA all week. I want to go back to the age thing again. And, of course, we had the president, a very small number of his team, including myself, and then a strong component of security. Stephanopoulos, the co-anchor of "GMA" on weekdays and "This Week" on Sundays, will be adding a production company and prime time specials to his portfolio. It is the image burned into your visual cortex that was superimposed by a branding iron of fire onto the back of your retina the day you were born. I mean, it takes three to six months to train. What would be useful would be German tanks. ABC has been much quieter about its changing of the guard. 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. 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. He needs artillery. When you think about Artem's sacrifice for you, for your family, for this country --. RADDATZ: Georgia's grand jury forewoman recommends multiple indictments in the election interference case against Donald Trump, and his allies. MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC "THIS WEEK" ANCHOR (voice over): Year two of the war in Ukraine begins. Look, I saw this during Sandy and a number of other things. We have three IG (ph) audits right now. EMILY KOHRS, GEORGIA SPECIAL GRAND JURY FOREPERSON: I will tell you it's not a short list. "Where are George and Michael?" And I dont blame people for being down. BRAZILE: We don't really know her motivation. A Sunday morning news forum. Election night coverage will instead be led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir. They know that if youre re-elected you would be 82 when youre sworn in, youd be 86 at the end of your term. Thanks very much for joining us, Congressman. and "Thanks Robin! Distractify is a registered trademark. But it wasn't enough for ABC, which quickly began investing in Stephanopoulos not as an analyst, but as an objective . All Rights Reserved. Her co-host Lara Spencer replied: "Guess what, you shouldn't have done that.". BIDEN: Look. 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. 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