For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. Stephanopoulos served as a deputy manager of Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992, and after Clinton's inauguration in 1993 Stephanopoulos became one of the new president's most important advisers, a position he held until his resignation in 1996. 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. 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? Why aren't Americans feeling this? 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. JAKE SULLIVAN, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER: Well, first, thank you for having me, Martha. 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. Because he hasnt fully participated in his television program This Week, fans are curious whether journalist George Stephanopoulos is sick. Appreciate it. "This Week" premiered in 1981 as "This Week with David Brinkley.". Ukrainian people show brave, resilience, and we ready to fight. GOOD Morning America host George Stephanopoulos has revealed the real reason why he is absent from the show. 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. RADDATZ: OK, thanks very much for joining us this morning, Mr. Sullivan. RADDATZ: And clearly inexperienced with the media. 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. RADDATZ: Chris, mistake for him not to go? Andrew Harnik/Pool/Getty Images. Wentworth was diagnosed first, sharing in an April . It's the idea that China is going to be negotiating the outcome of a war that's a totally unjust war for Ukraine is just not rational. And, Donna, I'm going to start and pick up with you on what Jill Biden said and what Joe Biden said. RADDATZ: And, Terry, speaking of connecting, I want to go back to the train derailment in East Palestine. As we begin year two, the U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia, and another round of military aid to Ukraine after President Biden's historic trip to Kyiv and Poland where he declared that Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia. Whether they support you or not philosophically, you're the president; you're the governor. 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. Send it to The Daily Beasthere. With a similar kind of incident in April of 2020 and numerous controversies surrounding the television host, we decided to jump in and find out if George Stephanopoulos is indeed leaving Good Morning America. Lets dive in! And this family. RADDATZ: Also can get shot down. They do not know when they will ever be able to return. He returned immediately to defend his country yet again. Analysis: Here's definitive proof Tom Cotton is afraid of Donald Trump 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. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, that depends on what the Ukrainians decide. Because he hasn't fully participated in his television program This Week, fans are curious whether journalist George Stephanopoulos is sick. Look, I saw this during Sandy and a number of other things. But what comes next? Strahan, 51, was also absent on the Monday morning show, while Roberts, 62, was missing on Friday, December 16. I mean, we saw 75 people, and there are six pages of the report cut out. Furthermore, Stephanopoulos absence appears to represent a victory for Muir in a long-standing, behind-the-scenes feud between the rival ABC News stars. REPORTER: So, we're talking about more than a dozen people? Spring break is good for everyone. 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. The pair - who have been married for the last two decades - previously went on trips to Paris and Montauk, New York, together. George Stephanopoulos had quite an illustrious career in journalism before becoming the co-anchor for GMA in 2009. There are a lot of air defenses, especially over on the border. I get them. We've watched him for two years. RADDATZ: And, Donna, I want to ask you about the economy. 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. He's spending money on infrastructure, spending money on making sure that we're connected, making sure that we have the workforce for the future. Clinton Foundation donor list includes Bill Cosby, George Stephanopoulos ", The Real Reason George Stephanopoulos Threatened To Quit ABC Over David Muir. Thus, people were even more surprised when history seemed like repeating itself, and George suddenly stopped appearing in GMA and This Week at the beginning of 2021. RADDATZ: Georgia's grand jury forewoman recommends multiple indictments in the election interference case against Donald Trump, and his allies. They fled Kharkiv with their then-3-month-old baby to escape Russian troops. There were also rumors that he might have left the show for good. Ali opted for a long dress in different shades of blue as she wore a serious expression on her face. President Zelenskyy saying it's been a year of bravery, pain, endurance, and unity. You look at his schedule, and -- and typically, this is not a guy who has, you know, spent a ton of time at the White House, more time in Delaware than he's spent in other places. Clearly, one of the reasons President Biden went over there was to get support. He acknowledged that he -- he recognized that his age is -- is an issue with some voters. 'GMA' What Happened To George Stephanopoulos? 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. We'll be right back. Is there really anything you could do? RADDATZ: But -- but you heard Jake Sullivan say, "Look, our military is looking at the ground. Her film credits include Jerry Maguire, The Real Blonde, Office Space, and more. I mean, is this to create a GoFundMe because she's going to have to lawyer up? In Ukraine, grief is everywhere. RADDATZ: I want to ask you one final question here and back to Congress, about Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Her co-host Lara Spencer replied: "Guess what, you shouldn't have done that.". Do you know thats what theyre looking at, is sending in drones? In Lviv this week, we saw that loss up close. 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 worried about the aid in this coming year? Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? We know they havent taken it off the table. 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. And Democrats do have something to say to the large forces, large corporate forces exploiting people in rural America. 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. The network then leaned onStephanopoulos to cover"special report responsibilities," which he did to acclaim, thus building the reputation of the organization. MUIR: What do you make of this Chinese peace plan floated overnight that Putin is now applauding today? Are we really going to see an 86-year-old president? 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. I was at the Munich Security Conference, met with a lot of the high-ranking military officials, including our supreme allied commander. You talk often about how the inflation the rate of inflation has begun to slow. So, how does this war end, and what does victory look like? A Sunday morning news forum. Your email address will not be published. He shared an article about the Hulu series Power Trip. CHRISTIE: Right, to every one of us. I know the administration says, "as long as it takes." Those Leopards are getting sent now. We cannot have that kind of (INAUDIBLE). His absence follows a long string of mysterious breaks from his fellow GMA co-hosts Roberts and Strahan. Where Is George Stephanopoulos On This Week? My delegation in -- in Ukraine all agreed with Zelenskyy that the ATACMS and the F-16s were appropriate right now. We also know theyre buying all their energy from them, economically supporting them. The new. But in addition, Martha, this was a bipartisan delegation to Munich. And I don't blame people for being down. Even George Stephanopoulos Can't Deny David Muir's 'World - TheWrap The image was captioned: "Were going to need a bigger boat!". We're talking about unprecedented territory here, 82 years old when he ends this term. I did a firsthand, you know, look at this in theater in Ukraine and in Poland, about the humanitarian assistance. Is it too late? In November, Stephanopoulos was out conducting an interview and during the summer, he and his wife took some well-deserved breaks from big cameras. Look, if you are an executive leader and there is a disaster, people expect you to be there. So, why is this support slipping? He needs artillery. That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. [3] It premiered on November 15, 1981, with David Brinkley as its original anchor until his retirement in 1996. RADDATZ (on camera): Congressman McCaul joins us now. I know the MAGA crowd is. Stephanopoulos is the third highest-grossing anchor of all the GMA hosts. I think the president should have gone to Palestine, where we had this major chemical spill. What can you share about what China could do? 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. Is Robin Roberts Leaving Good Morning America. KHALID: Oh, sure, right? However, others don't think it's the right time and place for such a showdown. There were also rumors that he might have left the show for good. 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. Although many viewers are noticing his absence, it is unclear presently why George is not on GMA. Is the enthusiasm there? They can plead five. RADDATZ: I've heard President Zelenskyy say speed is so important. To Terry's point, does he connect with people? And it's never too late to go. Back in late June, George and Ali took another vacation. What they need right now is tanks. People quickly took to Twitter to ask about where he's been. His usual co-anchors Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan have been consistently present over the week, but his absence . CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. On December 9, all three anchors were missing from the show after reported fury over Amy Robach & TJ Holmes affair.
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