ABC News Live Update: Biden's exclusive interview with George Stephanopoulos. Earlier this month, he quipped "you were young and hungry huh?" In Ukraine, grief is everywhere. That's his problem. BIDEN: It would be the same line everyone else would have crossed. We also have in-use monitoring on the weapons and barcoding systems. There's stuff that's implied about taking five. There were also rumors that he might have left the show for good. The networks sole mention of Stephanopoulos came in the tenth paragraph of its 11-paragraph press release, where it noted his involvement in ABCs Power Trip docuseries. It could still happen. Back in late June, George and Ali took another vacation. And we expect that that will be the central focus of the Ukrainians, as well as of our support for the Ukrainians in the weeks and months ahead. Thats going to be a bit of a game changer as well. The most important thing was to be there, to be able to show people you were in charge; you were in touch. STEPHANOPOULOS: But if Iraq is meeting those marks, then why not withdraw our troops step by step, as Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton call for? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: So, is all that's left at this point is just to figure out a time and place for the announcement? RADDATZ: And -- and Asma, NPR's poll this week showed him with the highest approval rating since March -- not super-high ASMA KHALID, NPR WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT: Still underwater. You watch President Biden. We don't know her motivation was. Should he go now? From the sick and disgusting woke culture issue shoved down our throats to the Democrats traitorous America last policies, we are done. And, Terry, you cover the courts for us. MUIR: We know President Zelenskyy continues to say what he really needs are F-16s. Check out "WORLD NEWS TONIGHT," and have a great day. Thats not the way prosecutions should be run. 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. BIDEN: We're better off than virtually any other major nation in the world, economically. The GMA host smiled and wore a teal dress shirt and khakis. What I can say is, so far we have not seen them do it. He also anchors This Week, an ABC Sunday morning current affairs program. You'll see it here first. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes This is not the first time this year, or this Summer, that George has been absent from the show for an extended period of time. Ukraine's gotten about 50 percent of what Russia has taken since last February, and now there's a fight for the rest. ABC has been much quieter about its changing of the guard. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, apparently someone interviewed my wife today I heard. RADDATZ: I've heard President Zelenskyy say speed is so important. 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. And Kamala Harris is prepared if that moment comes in her life to run for president, but BRAZILE: this is not about Kamala. Sign up now. And the F-16 question is a question for later. They do not know when they will ever be able to return. RADDATZ: So, despite that warning, youve seen no indication at this point that China is backing off? "It was 1984 and yes @gstephanopoulos I was young and hungry!! RADDATZ: First Lady Jill Biden speaking to "The Associated Press" in Kenya, certainly making it sound like her husband is all in to run again. MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC "THIS WEEK" ANCHOR (voice over): Year two of the war in Ukraine begins. The post 'You're Still Not Answering My Question!' IVANKA: I think he sacrificed not only for us. She told us her 23-year-old brother is still missing in Mariupol. REPORTER: Are these recognizable names? I mean, Democrats did very well in the midterm elections. As ABC News covers the highly consequential 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday evening, its live desk will feature a notable absence: George Stephanopoulos. 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. "They haven't taken it off the table," the national security adviser said. 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. This is about continuing to invest in the American people, invest in the future of America, which is what the Biden-Harris administration has been doing and what they will continue to do. Lets put that in. MORAN: He should go. US watching closely for Chinese lethal aid: Jake Sullivan, F-16s to Ukraine are not off the table: Rep. Michael McCaul, There are many other things to finish before launching reelection bid: Biden, US concerned about Chinese lethal support to Russia: Antony Blinken, The US should not worry about provoking Putin: Sen. 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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. RADDATZ: I want to ask you one final question here and back to Congress, about Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. 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. Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. Stephanopoulos told the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz that it was a "terribly hard" decision because he didn't want to leave Washington. why is george stephanopoulos not on this week While appearing on Howard Stern on May 13, George commented on the speculation that he would be Alex Trebek's successor as the host of the popular game show Jeopardy. Good to see you. They know that if youre re-elected you would be 82 when youre sworn in, youd be 86 at the end of your term. MCCAUL: Yeah, well, we can certainly write into our appropriations bills prioritizing weapon systems. We've all been in Ukraine this week. His absence follows a long string of mysterious breaks from his fellow GMA co-hosts Roberts and Strahan. Will you send F-16s? Some things are, for example, even feeling down about unemployment. You said they were a threat to civil aviation. Furthermore, he served as a Democratic Party assistant before beginning his media career. SULLIVAN: My understanding is that the NORAD commander, the general in charge of the defense of North American air space, has not recalibrated our radar, that we continue to be vigilant for unidentified objects coming into U.S. territory. Is He Sick? DAVID MUIR, ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT: President Zelenskyy continues to say what he really needs are F-16s. Up next, the Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just back from a visit to Kyiv himself. 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. Because Putin don't want take only Ukraine. This mother knows it all too well. BRAZILE: No, and that's not going to be a slogan if he decides to run for re-election. I believe together with the United States and our partners, we very quickly de-occupate our territory. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. 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. RADDATZ (voice over): And yet the priest, like all Ukrainians, endures. More to see: Love you all, where is George this morning?" I think Americans are going to be very concerned about it. In fact, no one has answered these fans. You've seen him on the road. Everyone I talk to says this. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And how do you think the U.S. should respond to it? He needs artillery. CHRISTIE: Well, look, that's good. sexual assault by aGood Morning Americaproducer. That's when she just did, she beclowned herself for one thing. People are worried that they're being forgotten. "I believe a decision will be imminent" on the jets, he said on "This Week. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Putin had a rough heart and he forgot that God is in this world. He has a debt ceiling that is coming due. RADDATZ: But Donald Trump also gets huge talking points out of these, out of these interviews, right? And I think, look at all that Joe has -- has done, has accomplished. 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. We are sexual beings; we measure everything by . It came to stand for something big in the country. And later, more of David Muir's exclusive interview with President Biden, his message to Americans worried about the economy. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Why aren't Americans feeling this? Former White House Communications Director George Stephanopoulos has been co-anchoring ABC's morning talk show, Good Morning America for years. I know the State Department and the Pentagon now have both warned China not to offer lethal military assistance to Russia. George has been away from his co-hosting duties on GMA this week and fans were starting to wonder why. When we give them what they -- what they can really use and ask for, they win. As ABC News covers the highly consequential 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday evening, its live desk will feature a notable absence: George Stephanopoulos. And thats not the way politics should be run. In this phase, the critical element is ground maneuver capability. BRAZILE: But do it some time this summer or this fall. What is your message to Russia, to Vladimir Putin? And 2020, and 2022, which was essentially a referendum, he believes, I'm sure, "I've got it right. He wasnt in East Palestine where that train derailed with those toxic chemicals. will it be a turning point for republicans? And so what the president is saying is, hes focused on those capabilities. He needs tanks. In the first phases, they were defending Kyiv. But George, it's also important to step back for a minute and look at not only how we got here but why this is so important. David Muir pressed the president on 2024 at the White House on Friday, and got his reaction to Americans saying they feel worse off now than when he came into office. ", Another said: "George wait till they find one with you.". They captioned the snaps: "Paris is for lovers" and "Paris night out avec Mon Amour..". 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. What Happened To Joan Lluis Garcia RAC1? "Where are George and Michael?" 2:22. : What Happened To George Stephanopoulos? And it's never too late to go. 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. That was Javelin anti-tank weapons and Stinger anti-air systems. February 27, 2022, 10:21 AM. The image was captioned: "Were going to need a bigger boat!". And I know the argument is, well, we need to look at the budget. I mean, it takes three to six months to train. He took over the role after Diane Sawyer's exit, and alongside co-host Robin Roberts, has been a staple of many people's morning routines. RADDATZ: Chris, mistake for him not to go? Are we really going to see an 86-year-old president? It can knock out targets. Is the candidate connecting with the country in the way that the country responds to? Stephanopoulos reportedly threatened to leave for a rival network last year over tensions with Muir. Youve said that. It's totally legitimate to do that. MCCAIN: Because it has to be dictated by events on the ground, not by an arbitrary date and not an arbitrary date. She met George on a blind date in April 2001, the two got engaged after two months, and they were married on November 20, 2001, in the Upper East Sides Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. What would he do? When she's not always writing about TV topics, she creates dynamic blog posts and long-form content for SaaS and marketing companies. 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. 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. I know the administration says, "as long as it takes." He returned immediately to defend his country yet again. RADDATZ: You say its been reported. We're talking about unprecedented territory here, 82 years old when he ends this term. It doesn't look like hes left either show since the ABC bios for each of them still feature his name. MCCAUL: For gods sakes. 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. RADDATZ: I notice how you deftly dodged that question about the economy. And, quite frankly, Martha, this whole thing is taking too long, and it really didn't have to happen this way. 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. People quickly took to Twitter to ask about where hes been. They fled Kharkiv with their then-3-month-old baby to escape Russian troops. If you're the defense, you're going to call her in and youre going to ask her to explain all the stuff she was talking about, and it's a distraction for the prosecution. He originally decided against sending them because his military told them that they would not be useful on the battlefield in this fight. MUIR: So, there would be serious consequences? $113 billion now. 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