They -- they're losing on the cultural issues, but as Bernie Sanders and some others have demonstrated, they can connect on that. Thats up from 18 percent last April. He shared an article about the Hulu series Power Trip. 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. He has every right to finish the job. My delegation in -- in Ukraine all agreed with Zelenskyy that the ATACMS and the F-16s were appropriate right now. RADDATZ: So, despite that warning, youve seen no indication at this point that China is backing off? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared the first day of the war in Ukraine the longest and hardest day in Ukraines modern history. 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. 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: 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. A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, February 26, 2023 on ABC News is below. So, why hasnt George been on Good Morning America? 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. RADDATZ: Chris, the former prosecutor, did she -- did she damage it? US watching closely for Chinese lethal aid: Jake Sullivan, F-16s to Ukraine are not off the table: Rep. 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Neither ABC News nor Muir responded to a request for comment. He returned immediately to defend his country yet again. Is He Sick? 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. $113 billion now. To learn more about George Stephanopouloss illness, whereabouts and wife, continue reading the article below. SULLIVAN: Well, all I can say is what youve heard from the secretary of state, youve heard from other officials in the administration, and you just heard from President Biden, which is, we have, at this point, not seen them take the step of providing weapons to Russia for purposes of the war in Ukraine. At the time, she noted that she was sharing a home with George and their two daughters, Elliott and Harper. 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. MUIR: You dont think he needs F-16s now? 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. This isnt the first time hes been absent. George Stephanopoulos has been absent from GMA all week. The one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine brought promises and hope. People are worried that they're being forgotten. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: The Americans stand with you, and the world stands with you. RADDATZ: OK, let's bring in our roundtable to talk about all of this, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; former DNC Chair Donna Brazile; ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran; and NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid. That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. RADDATZ: Georgia's grand jury forewoman recommends multiple indictments in the election interference case against Donald Trump, and his allies. He also anchors This Week, an ABC Sunday morning current affairs program. Names that people would know? 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. Muir inherited the special coverage duties, such as helming the 2022 election night coverage. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is interviewed on ABC's "This Week", Sept. 25, 2022. I get them. RADDATZ: And Vladimir Putin vows to fight on. We're talking about unprecedented territory here, 82 years old when he ends this term. Is your age part of your own calculation into whether to run again? He just says, "Watch me.". I think, with the right weapons, it shouldn't take so long. ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK with George Stephanopoulos starts right now. What I can say is, so far we have not seen them do it. We've watched him for two years. I know the MAGA crowd is. 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. And we will cross the bridge of future phases of this war when they come. But, you know, fact is, it's going to be a lot of focus on Kamala Harris, if they run. George has been working at GMA since 2009 after he was offered Diane Sawyer's job on the popular morning news show. You heard what Jake Sullivan said. There was a similar issue back in April 2020. More to see: The journalist has a verified Instagram account and seems relatively active, but he hasnt posted anything in the past week. For now, we have no idea why George hasnt been on Good Morning America. I think when I go out across the country, thats what people want to hear. You must be very strong. We dont know her motivation. RADDATZ: You are a man of God. He sacrificed for free Europe. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: I think things are a little out of whack. GOOD Morning America host George Stephanopoulos has revealed the real reason why he is absent from the show. Be careful or --. The only people who cant speak about what happens in the grand jury are prosecutors. ", Another said: "George wait till they find one with you.". Ukraine's gotten about 50 percent of what Russia has taken since last February, and now there's a fight for the rest. year two of the war in ukraine begins. and "Thanks Robin! In this phase, the critical element is ground maneuver capability. KHALID: I mean, I think it's notable that it has inched up, particularly after the midterms. And 2020, and 2022, which was essentially a referendum, he believes, I'm sure, "I've got it right. Biden: Well, first of all, I'm not sure how many are asking that. RADDATZ: Chris, mistake for him not to go? I mean, is this to create a GoFundMe because she's going to have to lawyer up? That exclusive interview, next. Her co-host Lara Spencer replied: "Guess what, you shouldn't have done that.". Stephanopoulos, who started at ABC News on Inauguration Day 1997, was an entrenched Washington insider from his days in the Clinton administration and . You talk about tanks. Why do you think F-16s would make a difference? We do not know where he is, she said. RADDATZ: Today we have two ceremonies for our soldiers, the priest told me, heroes of Ukraine. ABCs top political anchor and host of both Good Morning America and This Week will not spearhead or be involved in the broadcast networks night-of coverage after leading it in both 2018 and 2020, a press release indicated last week. 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. Almost anything? Although many viewers are noticing his absence, it is unclear presently why George is not on GMA. RADDATZ: Tell me what this last year has been like for you. Where Is George Stephanopoulos On This Week? They've got better jobs, are making more money. 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But you've also seen the polls. This week, she repeatedly called for a national divorce, to separate the country by red and blue states. The most important thing was to be there, to be able to show people you were in charge; you were in touch. 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. And so what the president is saying is, hes focused on those capabilities. Ukrainian people show brave, resilience, and we ready to fight. I want to go back, though, for a second, to the economics question. Fellow co-host Robin Roberts sat . ", Fans sent the couple positive messages which included: "Beautiful couple" and "Enjoy!". RADDATZ: And, Chris, the president also told David it is "totally legitimate for people to raise concerns" about his age but said it's not a factor in his decision. after a clip of anunrecognizable-looking Roberts dancing and singingin 1984 was played to GMA viewers. Such shifts in duties are not unusual at news networks, of course. George Stephanopoulos Earns More in a Year Than Most Earn in a Lifetime, George Stephanopoulos Once Worked for the Clinton Administration, Dr. Jen Ashton Is the 'Good Morning America' COVID-19 Expert, Latest Good Morning America News and Updates. He's not finished what he started. We'll be right back. RADDATZ (voice over): One year ago, Vladimir Putin thought he was poised for victory in Ukraine. I think one of the other, sort of, caveats, though, for the president is this ongoing Justice Department investigation of classified documents. The couple hugged in a warm embrace while standing outside next to a gorgeous pool. And I don't blame people for being down. MCCAIN: We are making significant progress . And the F-16 question is a question for later. BRAZILE: Martha, when I I got up early that morning for whatever reason and I saw the president in Ukraine and I was like, yes, yes. It can knock out targets. In addition, he has served as a correspondent for several special shows. MCCAUL: Yeah, well, we can certainly write into our appropriations bills prioritizing weapon systems. As President Zelenskyy rallies the Ukrainian people, President Biden shores up alliances. When we come back, the four women of the Georgia grand jury investigating possible election interference by Donald Trump and his allies, revealing indictments could be coming. 5 George was missing from Monday's episode of GMA Credit: ABC 5 This was his second week off the show Credit: Getty 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. 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 --. MUIR: What do you make of this Chinese peace plan floated overnight that Putin is now applauding today? RADDATZ: The president, by the way, says that military advisers tell him they dont need those. RADDATZ: And, Asma, you're at the White House every day. Whether they support you or not philosophically, you're the president; you're the governor. We -- he's still litigating the -- the war on Ukraine. The pair who have been married for the last two decades recently went on a trip to Paris where they explored the city and did some sightseeing. Both your supporters and your critics. She's created a nightmare for the prosecutor who may bring charges, for the judge who's going to preside over any trials, and just given a gift to all the defendants, Donald Trump, if he is indicted, and others as well. MORAN: Who said the danger comes when prosecutors don't choose their cases, when they choose their defendants. He first joined GMA as an anchor in December 2009. 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. CHRISTIE: Because she's now going to be a witness. RADDATZ: And and on just on the special counsel, youve got youve got Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump now subpoenaed. We are watching closely. MCCAUL: I think thats the false choice. Putin's first objective was to erase Ukraine from the map, to erase its identity, to absorb it into Russia. So I was proud to see the president take that ten-hour trip on the train to show not just the Ukrainians but show the world that we will stand by our allies. >> the president said something to the effect of, i'm the effing president. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. We have an audit by Deloitte. 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 ABC News covers the highly consequential 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday evening, its live desk will feature a notable absence: George Stephanopoulos. MUIR: Let me ask you about a conversation that people are having at home. MUIR: I heard that too, just before I came in. This morning, we're going to assess the state of the conflict, where it's headed, growing concerns about China's role, and speak with Ukrainians on the ground about life under Russia's assault. EMILY KOHRS, GEORGIA SPECIAL GRAND JURY FOREPERSON: I will tell you it's not a short list. JAKE SULLIVAN, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER: Well, first, thank you for having me, Martha. 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. In fact, the word I kept hearing was "We need to put everything we have into there." And, of course, we had the president, a very small number of his team, including myself, and then a strong component of security. "I think we can do both. I mean, I am. Is it too late? You talk often about how the inflation the rate of inflation has begun to slow. Her 26-year-old son Artem (ph), a special operations soldier who first fought to defend Crimea in 2014 was overseas when the Russians invaded this time. Everything is in the negative. According to those networks, George hasnt recently posted any vacation images on his social media sites. Inflation is still higher than it should be, and, you know, everything from gasoline prices, to a war going on in Ukraine. It doesn't just apply to Joe Biden. But it wasn't enough for ABC, which quickly began investing in Stephanopoulos not as an analyst, but as an objective . Witnesses and grand jurors can speak, but they usually don't because the prosecutors say, you're going to damage all the work you've done here if you do. "I believe a decision will be imminent" on the jets, he said on "This Week. They can always take five if they want. BIDEN: We're better off than virtually any other major nation in the world, economically. 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