This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. And I don't think it's going to get any better. George Stephanopoulos' tenure in the White House first as communications director and then senior advisor for policy and strategy was no picnic. LVIV MAYOR: I am optimistic. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. But this isnt the first time that George has disappeared from our TV screens and the uncertainty is making fans worry. The most important thing was to be there, to be able to show people you were in charge; you were in touch. President Zelenskyy saying it's been a year of bravery, pain, endurance, and unity. Though she hoped that she wouldn't spread the virus to her loved ones, George announced that he too had been diagnosed with the virus less than two weeks later. Civilians slaughtered. MUIR: But if they did, would that be crossing a line for you, Mr. President? And it's never too late to go. 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. RADDATZ: And, Asma, you're at the White House every day. RADDATZ: You know a big deal this week has been that President Biden was in Ukraine. BIDEN: Well, look, I think it goes well beyond the economy. Certainly for the White House, it would be smoother sailing if that could be wrapped up. MCCAUL: When supreme allied commander speaks, I listen. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: The Americans stand with you, and the world stands with you. We should all be standing as Americans. A tank called the Leopard. I will say a divisive rhetoric I think polarizes this nation and I think it hurts this nation. The right-wing Republicans are, you know, talking about, we can't do this. Will you send F-16s? And that worked. 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. "Where are George and Michael?" He said he's running, basically, but he "has things to finish." SULLIVAN: Well, Martha, every phase of this war, the president has tried to make sure that the Ukrainian military gets what they need. 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. Add This Week With George Stephanopoulos to your Watchlist to find out when it's . 2:22. 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. KHALID: I mean, I think that depends on, sort of, where he goes in the country. And I don't blame people for being down. RADDATZ: I want to ask you one final question here and back to Congress, about Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Your email address will not be published. And I cant get into the specifics of who composed that security contingent, but he was well-protected the whole way. And, yes, America is ready for a woman president at some point. 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. RADDATZ: I've heard President Zelenskyy say speed is so important. He departed the White House towards the end of President Clintons first term and began working as a political analyst for ABC News. RADDATZ: Georgia's grand jury forewoman recommends multiple indictments in the election interference case against Donald Trump, and his allies. BIDEN: Look, first of all, the idea that we know exactly whats going to be needed a year or two, three from now, but there is no basis upon which there is a rationale according to our military now to provide F-16s. He's going to take advantage of that. You talk about tanks. Were not giving them the weapons systems they need that, when we talk to President Zelenskyy, when I talk to our top military commander, say that they need artillery (ph) right now. And how will you approach that and what can you do about that? RADDATZ: And, Terry, speaking of connecting, I want to go back to the train derailment in East Palestine. You heard what President Biden said. We always appreciate it. According to those networks, George hasnt recently posted any vacation images on his social media sites. That's when she just did, she beclowned herself for one thing. We find ourselves in a situation where the cost of doing -- of walking away could be considerably higher than the cost of helping Ukraine maintain its independence. >> the americans stand with you and the world stands with you. Almost anything? Aging is inevitable for all of us. And we are joined now by President Bidens national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. 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. But we begin with more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden at the White House Friday where they discussed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine heading into the next year of this conflict. Chris, we should give you some time off. BIDEN: I think you answered the question, Putins applauding it, so how could it be any good? Such shifts in duties are not unusual at news networks, of course. Like and share. I think Americans are going to be very concerned about it. RADDATZ: But -- but you heard Jake Sullivan say, "Look, our military is looking at the ground. I think he would stand for freedom and democracy. I want to go back, though, for a second, to the economics question. When we slow-walk and slow-pace this thing, it drags it out, and that's precisely what Putin wants. fight on.adimir putin vows to - but with tens of thousands killed, how will this bloody war end? He called Putin -- Xi called Putin as his best friend several years ago. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: So, is all that's left at this point is just to figure out a time and place for the announcement? SULLIVAN: Well, its hard for me to say backing on, backing off. The news anchor hopes his fans will tune in and support his new show. Thanks for sharing part of your Sunday with us. So, I think things are a little out of whack. What they need is infantry." MCCAUL: Because it can travel the entire country with great speed. This is what she tweeted: We need a national divorce. Biden: Well, first of all, I'm not sure how many are asking that. Look, if you are an executive leader and there is a disaster, people expect you to be there. We don't know her motivation was. I mean, it takes three to six months to train. RADDATZ (voice over): Plus, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul. Is it too late? RADDATZ: And -- and even if they don't want them now, do you think they should start training? Brenden Aaronson, the second most expensive American soccer player, is a Jewish winger for Red Bull Salzburg who started his professional career with Bethlehem Steel []. It's not in Chinas -- I had a very frank conversation with President Xi this past summer on this issue, and I pointed out to him, without any government prodding, 600 American corporations left Russia from McDonalds to Exxon to across the board. The host did not even call into question as she was answering questions that were not really asked. George Stephanopoulos was missing from his usual GMA slot on December 19, 2022, and fans are curious to know why. They do not know when they will ever be able to return. On Location: February 24, 2023. BIDEN: Look, we're sending him what our seasoned military thinks he needs now. Because Stephanopoulos, a former senior advisor to President Bill. They captioned the snaps: "Paris is for lovers" and "Paris night out avec Mon Amour..". More to see: Records show the political news anchor donated $25,000 three times between 2012 and 2014. But here's what we have to do in the meantime. We are democracy. Once again, the veteran journalist went absent from the morning show on Wednesday, November 29, inciting chaos among the fan base. People are worried that they're being forgotten. ABC News. This morning, our exclusive reporting from the White House --. Although many viewers are noticing his absence, it is unclear presently why George is not on GMA. RADDATZ: Do you do you imagine that he'll try executive hell try executive privilege on that? The pair who have been married for the last two decades recently went on a. He didn't include any context for the tweet. Spring break is good for everyone. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. RADDATZ: And I want to ask you one final question about China. When a solider has a family, children, he said, it is not easy. This week, she repeatedly called for a national divorce, to separate the country by red and blue states. CHRISTIE: Yeah, we have been. MORAN: Who said the danger comes when prosecutors don't choose their cases, when they choose their defendants. He's crazy. Can you think of anything you (ph) turn on the television and go, God, that makes me feel good? Furthermore, Stephanopoulos absence appears to represent a victory for Muir in a long-standing, behind-the-scenes feud between the rival ABC News stars. All Rights Reserved. And he acted. 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. Former White House Communications Director George Stephanopoulos has been co-anchoring ABC's morning talk show, Good Morning America for years. MCCAIN: Because it has to be dictated by events on the ground, not by an arbitrary date and not an arbitrary date. He was last on the show on Friday and Gio Benitez has been filling in for him since. 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: But are you worried about the aid? Youve said that. are the first two replies to Robin's tweet, but she hasn't replied to fans' burning question. GOP Sen. Cotton refuses to condemn Trump's comments on Putin. As ABC News covers the highly consequential 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday evening, its live desk will feature a notable absence: George Stephanopoulos. 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. He brought down the Soviet Union. Are you running? She told us her 23-year-old brother is still missing in Mariupol. RADDATZ (voice over): Intelligence at the time suggested Russian forces would sweep into Ukraine and topple the Zelenskyy government in a matter of days. You make the I mean you interview for the news. Services like this held almost every single day. Ali shared a few more snaps, giving her followers an insight into their trip. RADDATZ: But Donald Trump also gets huge talking points out of these, out of these interviews, right? Where Is George Stephanopoulos On This Week? Inflation is still higher than it should be, and, you know, everything from gasoline prices, to a war going on in Ukraine. We do know their -- we have intelligence thats been reported that they are contemplating sending 100 drones into Russia. However, after all that happened and both George and his wife had recovered from the coronavirus, he has made numerous TV appearances, from GMA to his Sunday series This Week with George Stephanopoulos to, more recently, Howard Stern's radio show on May 13. 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