";s:4:"text";s:28597:"Some people believe that he is on vacation because he has been very active on the social media platform; however, other people believe that if he were on vacation, he . As of now, his last tweet was from March 18, and his last post on Instagram dates back to February 1. And it -- he left that trick on the table for Donald Trump to come in and say, "I'm your guy," even though it was the Trump administration which changed the regulations which helped perhaps to contribute to this event. Although many viewers are noticing his absence, it is unclear presently why George is not on GMA. I know the State Department and the Pentagon now have both warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. GEORGE Stephanopoulos has been missing from Good Morning America for over a week as fans share concern over his absence. And that reminds me of that great speech by Justice Jackson, former Supreme Court justice. 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. And yet you walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. CHRISTIE: Because she's now going to be a witness. Apart from watching George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America and This Week during the A.M., fans can now tune in at night to cheer him on as Jeopardy! We're talking about unprecedented territory here, 82 years old when he ends this term. He wasnt in East Palestine where that train derailed with those toxic chemicals. RADDATZ: OK. We've got to take a quick break. 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. JILL BIDEN, FIRST LADY: Well, hes -- he says he's not done. He's not finished what he started. We do not know where he is, she said. People are worried that they're being forgotten. We are sexual beings; we measure everything by . RADDATZ: Terry, age. It came to stand for something big in the country. RADDATZ: And, Donna, I want to ask you about the economy. That's when she just did, she beclowned herself for one thing. There are no TV Airings of This Week With George Stephanopoulos in the next 14 days. They know that if youre re-elected you would be 82 when youre sworn in, youd be 86 at the end of your term. Everything is in the negative. RADDATZ: And, Terry, this isn't the only investigation? 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. BIDEN: Look. Our latest ABC News poll shows four in 10 Americans say they're worse off than when you were elected. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. Subscribe to Confider, the Daily Beasts media newsletter, and get juicy scoops in your inbox every week. DAVID MUIR, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT: President Zelenskyy continues to say what he really needs are F-16s. 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. From the sick and disgusting woke culture issue shoved down our throats to the Democrats traitorous America last policies, we are done. What took him so long to make his decision? Fans are wondering with increasing curiosity whether or whether journalist George Stephanopoulos is ill because he has not been actively engaged in his television show, This Week. RADDATZ: And, Asma, you're at the White House every day. Is He Sick? KHALID: Yeah, you could get a sense that this was an opportunity for her. And we are joined now by President Bidens national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. It's totally legitimate to do that. MCCAUL: Well, Chairman Xi and Putin are they have this unholy alliance since the Beijing Olympics. BIDEN: I'll let you characterize what they would be. 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. But we -- but heres what I --. I think he would stand for freedom and democracy. Stephanopoulos does not leave his position at GMA often so fans were relieved to see he was on a well-deserved break. Furthermore, Stephanopoulos absence appears to represent a victory for Muir in a long-standing, behind-the-scenes feud between the rival ABC News stars. Inflation is still higher than it should be, and, you know, everything from gasoline prices, to a war going on in Ukraine. BIDEN: We're better off than virtually any other major nation in the world, economically. He has every right to finish the job. M1A1 Abrams tanks. CHRISTIE: Always a mistake not to go. RADDATZ: And on the F-16s, back to those F-16s, you heard what President Biden said to David Muir. RADDATZ (voice over): And yet the priest, like all Ukrainians, endures. Because Putin don't want take only Ukraine. >> possible a criminal referral? 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. RADDATZ: You say its been reported. The news anchor hopes his fans will tune in and support his new show. MUIR: You dont think he needs F-16s now? Almost anything? Believe me, those are -- those are rough trips to get over there. George has been away from his co-hosting duties on GMA this week and fans were starting to wonder why. You must be very strong. Now, there is a fierce battle going on for the territory that Russia has seized. In fact, no one has answered these fans. He returned immediately to defend his country yet again. My delegation in -- in Ukraine all agreed with Zelenskyy that the ATACMS and the F-16s were appropriate right now. And so what the president is saying is, hes focused on those capabilities. I was at the Munich Security Conference, met with a lot of the high-ranking military officials, including our supreme allied commander. RADDATZ: OK, but he was in Ukraine this week, Chris. RADDATZ (on camera): Air raid sirens and power outages are a part of life now here in Lviv, but structurally and physically, the city has been mostly spared. They can always take five if they want. Add This Week With George Stephanopoulos to your Watchlist to find out when it's . We know you were on that train with President Biden going in and out of Kyiv. Stay informed and gain unlimited access to the Daily Beast's unmatched reporting. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. I get them. 2:22. From the mass graves of Bucha, to the withering assaults in the east, wounding or claiming the lives of more than 100,000 Ukrainian troops, many of them citizen volunteers. And since then, he has asked the entire national security enterprise to put together a plan, an operational plan, to ensure that we can protect our airspace against other potential threats either to civil aviation or to intelligence or, in the extreme case, to people on ground. are the first two replies to Robin's tweet, but she hasn't replied to fans' burning question. 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. He used to say that all the time. The most important thing was to be there, to be able to show people you were in charge; you were in touch. He didn't exactly make a strong argument with that, saying "It's understandable why people are just down." You heard what President Biden said. In the second phase, it was heavy artillery to help them hold against the Russians pushing in eastern Ukraine. TRANSCRIPT: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos interviews President Joe Biden. And we are sending a clear message, as are our European allies, that this would be a real mistake because those weapons would be used to bombard cities and kill civilians, and China should want no part of that. RADDATZ: And and on just on the special counsel, youve got youve got Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump now subpoenaed. That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. Pain and loss like Katerina's. And Democrats do have something to say to the large forces, large corporate forces exploiting people in rural America. What can you share about what China could do? Your email address will not be published. He basically said he is ruling that out for now. You make the I mean you interview for the news. 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. As he wrote in his 1999 memoir, All Too. SUNDAY MORNINGS - CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS Streaming here & on Hulu ABOUT February 2023 See All 46:16 Copyright 2023 Distractify. And, quite frankly, Martha, this whole thing is taking too long, and it really didn't have to happen this way. We have three IG (ph) audits right now. And I think once they know that, they will stand -- what would Reagan do, I would ask my fellow colleagues, right? The fact is, you heard with the Abrams tanks, they wont go in for another year. 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. He took over the role after Diane Sawyer's exit, and alongside co-host Robin Roberts, has been a staple of many people's morning routines. BRAZILE: No, and that's not going to be a slogan if he decides to run for re-election. So, why is that? George Stephanopoulos Wife Alexandra Wentworth Illness, Brenden Aaronson Religion, Parents, Girlfriend And His Dating Life Explored. George has been the center of retirement rumors for months now. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is interviewed on ABC's "This Week", Sept. 25, 2022. He's going to take advantage of that. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, apparently someone interviewed my wife today I heard. On Thursday, September 15, he shocked fans with the news. And Kamala Harris is prepared if that moment comes in her life to run for president, but BRAZILE: this is not about Kamala. This shift at ABC comes amid a reportedly bitter back-and-forth between the two top anchors at the Disney-owned news arm. Would that cross a line for you? Otherwise, what are we doing in Ukraine? SULLIVAN: From our perspective, the most important thing that we can do is make sure that we maintain focus on what is the highest priority. In Ukraine, grief is everywhere. RADDATZ: And I want to ask you one final question about China. And I don't think it's going to get any better. Mar 17. Ali shared a few more snaps, giving her followers an insight into their trip. MCCAIN: Because it has to be dictated by events on the ground, not by an arbitrary date and not an arbitrary date. MUIR: So, there would be serious consequences? 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. 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 --. 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. George Stephanopoulos ' one (week)-and-done run as Jeopardy! This is about continuing to invest in the American people, invest in the future of America, which is what the Biden-Harris administration has been doing and what they will continue to do. MCCAUL: I think because its taken too long. We're a great nation," he said on "This Week.". "Im feeling great.". RADDATZ: Chris, the former prosecutor, did she -- did she damage it? They know that.". And just this week, the secretary of the Army said they may not even get those tanks this year. It doesn't help that Geoge's Twitter and Instagram have been quiet recently, as well. And later, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden, his message to Americans worried about the economy. George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on "This Week . RADDATZ: Still underwater. I mean, Democrats did very well in the midterm elections. That's his problem. And they're comforted by you being there. And just when they unlock the Leopard tanks with Germany, putting in some Abrams tanks, we can do the same thing with all these other aircraft, the F-16s, ATACMS --. 's latest guest host. 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. Strahan, 51, was also absent on the Monday morning show, while Roberts, 62, was missing on Friday, December 16. 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. 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. JAKE SULLIVAN, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER: Well, first, thank you for having me, Martha. The TV personality has hosted the daytime show for 13 years. And at some point this -- hopefully this summer or fall -- I don't think he should announce this spring. George with his co-stars Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. The pair who have been married for the last two decades recently went on a. 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. Up next, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just back from a visit to Kyiv himself. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, that depends on what the Ukrainians decide. Thanks for sharing part of your Sunday with us. Thanks very much for joining us, Congressman. They also want to know -- they want accountability to the taxpayer. George Stephanopoulos was announced Thursday as the new anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America," but he was offered the job two weeks ago. The 61-year-old shared details of his chat with Major Tom Schueman and his Afghan translator Zainullah Zaki about their new book. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? On the night of the invasion, 180,000 Russian troops began their brutal assault. He first joined GMA as an anchor in December 2009. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. I will say a divisive rhetoric I think polarizes this nation and I think it hurts this nation. RADDATZ: You know a big deal this week has been that President Biden was in Ukraine. Muir inherited the special coverage duties, such as helming the 2022 election night coverage. I think the president should have gone to Palestine, where we had this major chemical spill. EMILY KOHRS: It's not a short list. 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. I'm being deadly earnest. We cant throw our head in the sand and ignore this. after a clip of anunrecognizable-looking Roberts dancing and singingin 1984 was played to GMA viewers. And that worked. "Ive never had a fever, never had chills, never had a headache, never had a cough, never had shortness of breath," he said. Sign up for Yahoo Lifes daily newsletter, Mom's viral photos of daughter send powerful message, A 'crisis': 1 in 4 Black transgender, nonbinary youths attempted suicide in previous year, study finds, Elizabeth Banks on learning to 'age gracefully': 'I've never felt more confident', Explaining Jessa Duggar Seewald's spontaneous abortion and dilation and curettage procedure, How I support my child in the face of Utah's ban on gender-affirming health care. Be -- be -- how you say? They do not know when they will ever be able to return. In addition, he has served as a correspondent for several special shows. He acknowledged that he -- he recognized that his age is -- is an issue with some voters. We've watched him for two years. "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shared her husband's emotional side this week. 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. Think about it. IAN PANNELL: A growing number of Americans believe that the U.S. is giving too much support to Ukraine. 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. Why? As ABC News covers the highly consequential 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday evening, its live desk will feature a notable absence: George Stephanopoulos. Watch This Week with George Stephanopoulos TV Show - ABC.com - "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" is ABC's preeminent Sunday morning public affairs program. I mean, shes -- she looked like a fool, like, somebody looking for their 15 minutes, and damaged the investigation because its -- this is no way to run a popsicle stand, much less a grand jury investigation of the former president of the United States, in one of the biggest cases, you know, in Georgia history. You said they were a threat to civil aviation. MCCAUL: Yeah, well, we can certainly write into our appropriations bills prioritizing weapon systems. Send it to The Daily Beast here. BIDEN: I think you answered the question, Putins applauding it, so how could it be any good? Chris, we should give you some time off. will it be a turning point for republicans? People quickly took to Twitter to ask about where hes been. RADDATZ (on camera): Very hard for you too? Stephanopoulos does not leave his position at GMA often so fans were relieved to see he was on a well-deserved break. I want to go back, though, for a second, to the economics question. 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