This week, she repeatedly called for a national divorce, to separate the country by red and blue states. A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, February 26, 2023 on ABC News is below. Soon after Clintons 1996 reelection, Stephanopoulos left the Clinton administration. And I was told there was a special operations team on that train to help out in case anything went wrong. MUIR: I heard that too, just before I came in. And we'll have more of David's interview later. When we give them what they -- what they can really use and ask for, they win. We are democracy. Chris, we should give you some time off. CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. RADDATZ: But are you worried about the aid? They can plead five. I think we can do both. 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.? REPORTER: So, we're talking about more than a dozen people? And that worked. I don't think it's off the table. He basically said he is ruling that out for now. Do you still think that when you hear something like that? Such shifts in duties are not unusual at news networks, of course. Is it too late? 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. 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. I will say a divisive rhetoric I think polarizes this nation and I think it hurts this nation. The last post George shared on social media was on August 5 after a long hiatus. That exclusive interview, next. Under Mr. Brinkley's stewardship, the program garnered critical acclaim and numerous . I think to your point it's interesting about the prosecution because -- I mean, the Georgia case, there are so many multiple different legal challenges that the former president is facing. RADDATZ: Three months later, Artem died fighting. 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 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 --. And the train had compartments to be able to work, small bunks to be able to sleep on. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. RADDATZ: The president, by the way, says that military advisers tell him they dont need those. Do you know thats what theyre looking at, is sending in drones? You heard what President Biden said. 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. Otherwise, the Russians will be on the Polish border and Chairman Xi will invade Taiwan. The actress shared a picture of them on a fishing trip inMontauk. Is your age part of your own calculation into whether to run again? MUIR: We know President Zelenskyy continues to say what he really needs are F-16s. The American people want to feel better about their personal circumstances as well as the country. BIDEN: We're better off than virtually any other major nation in the world, economically. And we will cross the bridge of future phases of this war when they come. AIR Awareness Outreach; AIR Business Lunch & Learn; AIR Community of Kindness; AIR Dogs: Paws For Minds AIR Hero AIR & NJAMHAA Conference 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! 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. RADDATZ: And, Terry, this isn't the only investigation? But we -- but heres what I --. 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. There's stuff that's implied about taking five. KHALID: I I mean imagine that yes, I mean thats -- that's what I imagine would happen. JILL BIDEN, FIRST LADY: Well, hes -- he says he's not done. I'm being deadly earnest. Hillary Clinton Net Worth InsideGov. 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. Please, the judge said, don't -- don't damage the investigation. And I think, if we look at the inflation picture today, the economy is, by most metrics, healthier than it was six months ago. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, apparently someone interviewed my wife today I heard. And I dont blame people for being down. The leaders of G-7 nations met with Zelenskyy Friday, forcefully calling for Russia to stop its ongoing aggression. I mean, I am. 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. SULLIVAN: Well, Martha, every phase of this war, the president has tried to make sure that the Ukrainian military gets what they need. That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. We do not know where he is, she said. We have an audit by Deloitte. On the night of the invasion, 180,000 Russian troops began their brutal assault. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. Ukrainian people show brave, resilience, and we ready to fight. RADDATZ (on camera): You walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. He said he's running, basically, but he "has things to finish." 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. 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. It can knock out targets. He's going to take advantage of that. Which is exactly what he's done," an insider revealed. The only people who cant speak about what happens in the grand jury are prosecutors. In the first phases, they were defending Kyiv. RADDATZ: Chris, mistake for him not to go? EMILY KOHRS: It's not a short list. Names that people would know? As a result, it is presumed that he is ill and has taken time off from his regular duties. He has every right to finish the job. George Stephanopoulos has been part of Good Morning America as a co-anchor since replacing Diane Sawyer in 2009. 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. SULLIVAN: I'm glad you asked this question because I think this has been the subject of some confusion. He brought down the Soviet Union. RADDATZ: Tell me what this last year has been like for you. RADDATZ: Do you do you imagine that he'll try executive hell try executive privilege on that? I remember a woman saying to me the first day after Sandy, "You haven't forgotten us." However, with 2022 almost over with, many fans are wondering if his time is coming to an end on the show. A grand jury comes in and you get the grand jury you get, and so, you know, this is going to be embarrassing for the prosecution. And I think -- and I said this a couple weeks ago and it got Donna all hot. They've got better jobs, are making more money. Required fields are marked *. "The network reached out to David two years ago asking for a long-term commitment and for his patience. Sources also claimed he would lead ABCs breaking news coverage. It is confirmed that both the famous spouse and her husband George contracted COVID-19 during the epidemic. And, quite frankly, Martha, this whole thing is taking too long, and it really didn't have to happen this way. Earlier this month, he quipped "you were young and hungry huh?" And that's what's important. And, of course, we had the president, a very small number of his team, including myself, and then a strong component of security. 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. Her film credits include Jerry Maguire, The Real Blonde, Office Space, and more. I mean, look, everybody has a moment, Martha, but we're talking about -- he wants us to watch him. His problem is that he doesn't look up to it, and you can see him in all different types of physical manifestations that he doesn't look up to it. George has been away from his co-hosting duties on GMA this week and fans were starting to wonder why. 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. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. On Thursday, September 15, he shocked fans with the news. The new job meant that . SULLIVAN: Well, its hard for me to say backing on, backing off. 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. This shift at ABC comes amid a reportedly bitter back-and-forth between the two top anchors at the Disney-owned news arm. RADDATZ: But with the 2024 race heating up, has she undermined the case? When Stephanopoulos finally caught wind of the transaction, he was reportedly none too pleased and threatened to leave the network. About. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. And I think theres not going to be a judge whos going to let Mike Pence or Jared Kushner or Ivanka Trump avoid having to testify before that grand jury. 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. Can you give us a sense, first, of of what that was like? sexual assault by aGood Morning Americaproducer. All the fallout with our powerhouse roundtable. 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. MUIR: So, there would be serious consequences? I know the administration says, "as long as it takes." He didn't include any context for the tweet. 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. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is interviewed on ABC's "This Week", Sept. 25, 2022. Is He Sick? We always appreciate it. However, a deal was soon reached, and George reportedly received a contract extension and pay bump in 2021. I don't anticipate -- we haven't seen it yet, but I don't anticipate a major initiative on the part of China providing weaponry to to to Russia. Look, I saw this during Sandy and a number of other things. My delegation in -- in Ukraine all agreed with Zelenskyy that the ATACMS and the F-16s were appropriate right now. Stephanopoulos does not leave his position at GMA often so fans were relieved to see he was on a well-deserved break. MCCAUL: No, I dont speak for her. DAVID MUIR, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT: President Zelenskyy continues to say what he really needs are F-16s. why is george stephanopoulos not on this weekare there really purple owls. RADDATZ (on camera): Congressman McCaul joins us now. RADDATZ (on camera): Very hard for you too? It has been widely reported that the two anchors came to blows last year amid allegations of sexual assault by aGood Morning Americaproducer. This interview may have been toe-curling, but did she really break any rules? Meanwhile, bad blood betweenMuir and Stephanopoulos reportedly grew as the former was covertly groomed to take over the chief anchor role. We've watched him for two years. Alexandras most recent Instagram post was on August 20, 2022; if she had been sick, it is assumed that she would not have made that post. What can you share about what China could do? And that reminds me of that great speech by Justice Jackson, former Supreme Court justice. Why do you think F-16s would make a difference? It's totally legitimate to do that. Strahan, 51, was also absent on the Monday morning show, while Roberts, 62, was missing on Friday, December 16. The administration has also warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. DAVID MUIR, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT: Let me ask you the question everyone is asking. RADDATZ (voice over): Plus, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul. The former child star, infamous Calvin Klein supermodel, and Hollywood icon is at the center of two-part documentary "Pretty Baby . His post came just days after he mocked a video of his GMA co-hostRobin Roberts. And I don't think it's going to get any better. We -- he's still litigating the -- the war on Ukraine. Some things are, for example, even feeling down about unemployment. What kind of things does he have to finish? Stephanopoulos asked about a possible al Qaeda terror threat to the US as a result of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. What we did do with the president at President Bidens direction, Martha, is put in place a set of policy parameters for when we would take lethal action against an object to shoot it down, as opposed to deal with it in other ways. 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 --. Got a tip? We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. RADDATZ: And clearly inexperienced with the media. 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. A Sunday morning news forum. And, Terry, you cover the courts for us. You make the I mean you interview for the news. MCCAUL: Well, Chairman Xi and Putin are they have this unholy alliance since the Beijing Olympics. That did not happen, but the slow grind of this war has been staggering. BIDEN: I think you answered the question, Putins applauding it, so how could it be any good? That same day, fellow GMA host Robin Roberts posted about March Madness, but most of the replies to her tweet were questions about George's whereabouts. The most important thing was to be there, to be able to show people you were in charge; you were in touch. He needs air defense, including another HIMARS. And this is actually an example of Joe Biden rallying the global coalition to get Ukraine what it needs. And yet you walk these streets, you talk to people, and the pain is everywhere. And -- and your thoughts politically on President Biden's trip to Ukraine? And, Donna, I'm going to start and pick up with you on what Jill Biden said and what Joe Biden said. We have seen that over the past year up close on numerous trips to Ukraine, but never was it as evident as it was this week when we returned again to Lviv, where I was the night the invasion began, as people looked ahead to another year of war, and looked back on how dramatically their lives have changed.