This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. When we give them what they -- what they can really use and ask for, they win. The leaders of G-7 nations met with Zelenskyy Friday, forcefully calling for Russia to stop its ongoing aggression. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is interviewed on ABC's "This Week", Sept. 25, 2022. 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. Diane Sawyer will lead "new programming," the network said, "tackling big issues and extraordinary interviews." George Stephanopoulos, who anchors Good Morning America and This We Stephanopoulos married Alexandra "Ali" Wentworth in 2001. He shared an article about the Hulu series Power Trip. And we are joined now by President Bidens national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. 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. That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. CNN . RADDATZ: And Vladimir Putin vows to fight on. They can always take five if they want. I know the State Department and the Pentagon now have both warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. The image posted was captioned: "Greece with my Greek.". MCCAUL: Of course. I think one of the other, sort of, caveats, though, for the president is this ongoing Justice Department investigation of classified documents. 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. 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. And I cant get into the specifics of who composed that security contingent, but he was well-protected the whole way. KOHRS: There are certainly names that you would recognize. Aging is inevitable for all of us. You know, when you had a year, two years of the pandemic, kids out of school, the mental health problems in the country are seriously increased, especially among young people. It's totally legitimate to do that. TERRY MORAN, ABC NEWS SENIOR NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, no formal rules because the judge said you can talk to reporters and that is a grand juror's right. Think about it. And the only thing I can say is, watch me. What would be useful would be German tanks. They also want to know -- they want accountability to the taxpayer. Although many viewers are noticing his absence, it is unclear presently why George is not on GMA. They -- they're losing on the cultural issues, but as Bernie Sanders and some others have demonstrated, they can connect on that. 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. It helped Ukraine defend Kyiv. RADDATZ: I notice how you deftly dodged that question about the economy. CNN reported that ABC was so eager to appease Stephanopoulos that then-Disney chairman Bob. GEORGE Stephanopoulos is a co-anchor on Good Morning America with Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. MUIR: Let me ask you about a conversation that people are having at home. Keep scrolling to see what ABC did to make Stephanopoulos stay. What would he do? Your email address will not be published. 's latest guest host. 7News: Is Angie Asimus Pregnant? In 2011, he signed a massive deal to remain with GMA until 2021 for $105 million. BRAZILE: We don't really know her motivation. Read More: Is Robin Roberts Leaving Good Morning America? 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. 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. GMA host has a new project in the works. Thus, recent developments along with Georges new contract confirmed that the esteemed host is not leaving Good Morning America anytime soon. Her co-host Lara Spencer replied: "Guess what, you shouldn't have done that.". 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. RADDATZ: OK. We've got to take a quick break. Chris, we should give you some time off. Be -- be -- how you say? You make the I mean you interview for the news. It could still happen. RADDATZ: Chris, mistake for him not to go? Take care? Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The pair - who have been married for the last two decades - previously went on trips to Paris and Montauk, New York, together. This morning, our exclusive reporting from the White House --. And, yes, America is ready for a woman president at some point. VLADIMIR PUTIN, RUSSIAN PRESIDENT: (INAUDIBLE). Stephanopoulos does not leave his position at GMA often so fans were relieved to see he was on a well-deserved break. 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. George Stephanopoulos was missing from his usual GMA slot on December 19, 2022, and fans are curious to know why. So, why is that? The only people who cant speak about what happens in the grand jury are prosecutors. He said he's running, basically, but he "has things to finish." And I don't think it's going to get any better. I mean, is this to create a GoFundMe because she's going to have to lawyer up? And just this week, the secretary of the Army said they may not even get those tanks this year. The American people want to feel better about their personal circumstances as well as the country. 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. 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 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. CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. George has been working at GMA since 2009 after he was offered Diane Sawyer's job on the popular morning news show. RADDATZ: Donna, we have just a a short time here, but I I want to end where we began, and that's Ukraine. In fact, the word I kept hearing was "We need to put everything we have into there." When we slow-walk and slow-pace this thing, it drags it out, and that's precisely what Putin wants. When Stephanopoulos finally caught wind of the transaction, he was reportedly none too pleased and threatened to leave the network. Everyone I talk to says this. BIDEN: I'll let you characterize what they would 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. But it doesnt mean we disregard whats happening, this struggle for the global balance of power that were facing 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. There seems to be some tension in the newsroom between two of America's most beloved news anchors, George Stephanopoulos and David Muir. 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 --. The Republican had this exchange with host George Stephanopoulos on . About. RADDATZ: The president, by the way, says that military advisers tell him they dont need those. According to those networks, George hasnt recently posted any vacation images on his social media sites. Thats not the way prosecutions should be run. CHRISTIE: These folks are going to be in the grand jury and they're going to testify. However, the matter was seemingly settled before blowing up, and George retained his position on GMA. Moreover, while being a part of GMA, Georges new contract also led ABC to launch his own production company George Stephanopoulos Productions through which he will take on various projects with his wife. And this is actually an example of Joe Biden rallying the global coalition to get Ukraine what it needs. RADDATZ: Terry, age. And they're comforted by you being there. "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." And later, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden, his message to Americans worried about the economy. Georges contract also paved the way for him to host four prime-time specials on the network each year. Ines Hoge-Lorenz Bio, Wikipedia, Net Worth And Why Did She Resign As The MDR State Broadcasting Director? Add This Week With George Stephanopoulos to your Watchlist to find out when it's . We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. His absence follows a long string of mysterious breaks from his fellow GMA co-hosts Roberts and Strahan. Will you send F-16s? I think the president should have gone to Palestine, where we had this major chemical spill. You heard what Jake Sullivan said. George has been away from his co-hosting duties on GMA this week and fans were starting to wonder why. He departed the White House towards the end of President Clintons first term and began working as a political analyst for ABC News. RADDATZ: But are you worried about the aid? But what comes next? 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! ", The Real Reason George Stephanopoulos Threatened To Quit ABC Over David Muir. 3:46. They know that if youre re-elected you would be 82 when youre sworn in, youd be 86 at the end of your term. A tank called the Leopard. As President Zelenskyy rallies the Ukrainian people, President Biden shores up alliances. So, why is this support slipping? In the second phase, it was heavy artillery to help them hold against the Russians pushing in eastern Ukraine. Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton appeared on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday. I think we can do both. Mistake for him not to go? However, with 2022 almost over with, many fans are wondering if his time is coming to an end on the show. RADDATZ: For Lviv's mayor who we spoke to after this year of tragedy, there is still hope that Ukrainian determination, Ukrainian sacrifice will ultimately mean victory. In August, she posted a picture of herself and Stephanopoulos on Instagram embracing while standing next to a gorgeous pool in Greece. DAVID MUIR, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT: Mr. President, you know, as we sit here today, it was one year ago today the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 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. 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! We've watched him for two years. I still think the majority in the Congress support this. There are no TV Airings of This Week With George Stephanopoulos in the next 14 days. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. There were also rumors that he might have left the show for good. 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. I mean, let's face it. What would your message be on the anniversary? The GMA host smiled and wore a teal dress shirt and khakis. And, quite frankly, Martha, this whole thing is taking too long, and it really didn't have to happen this way. 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.