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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, 'Good Morning America' features interviews with Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan, who discuss their chemistry, the show's evolution, and its significance as a longstanding morning TV staple, emphasizing trust, authenticity, and adaptability as key to its success.
ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit after anchor George Stephanopoulos falsely claimed Trump was found liable for rape. The settlement includes a $15 million charitable contribution to a presidential foundation and $1 million for Trump's legal fees. ABC will also issue a statement expressing regret for the error. The defamation case stemmed from a March interview where Stephanopoulos repeatedly made the false claim, despite a jury finding Trump liable for sexual abuse, not rape, in a separate case.
ABC News host George Stephanopoulos warned viewers about the 2024 presidential election, questioning if Americans want a convicted felon, Donald Trump, as their leader. This follows Trump's recent conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Stephanopoulos emphasized that this election is a significant test for democracy, unlike any since the Civil War, and urged the media and citizens to focus on the serious stakes rather than distractions.
ABC's George Stephanopoulos interrupted Trump attorney Will Scharf during an interview after Scharf claimed, without evidence, that President Joe Biden was involved in the hush money case against Trump. Stephanopoulos emphasized that there was no evidence to support Scharf's claims and pointed out that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's role is unrelated to the Justice Department.
ABC's George Stephanopoulos and GOP Gov. Chris Sununu clashed in a heated interview over Sununu's support for Donald Trump, with Stephanopoulos pressing Sununu on his past condemnation of Trump and whether he would continue to support him if convicted in various cases. Sununu defended his support, arguing that it was about backing a Republican administration and addressing issues like inflation and border control, and stated that 51% of Americans also support Trump. Stephanopoulos repeatedly questioned how Sununu could support Trump despite believing he contributed to an insurrection, to which Sununu affirmed his support along with the majority of Americans.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against ABC News and host George Stephanopoulos over an interview in which the host questioned a GOP lawmaker about endorsing Trump despite allegations of rape and defamation. The lawsuit stems from claims made by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump has a history of filing lawsuits against the media, with little success, and has been ordered to pay legal fees in the past.
Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC News and host George Stephanopoulos for defamation, alleging that Stephanopoulos made false and defamatory comments during a recent interview. Trump must prove actual malice by "clear and convincing evidence" and show that Stephanopoulos harmed his reputation. While a jury did not find Trump liable for rape, they did find him liable for sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll. The judge presiding over the trial wrote that the sexual abuse Trump was found liable for means "Mr. Trump in fact did 'rape' Ms. Carroll as that term commonly is used and understood." Trump was also found liable for defamation in connection with statements he made denying Carroll's allegations, and he continues to deny her allegations and is appealing the juries' verdicts.
Former President Trump is suing ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation over comments made during an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace regarding the E. Jean Carroll case. Trump's lawsuit claims that Stephanopoulos defamed him by using the term "rape" when discussing the Carroll case, despite a jury ruling that found Trump liable for sexual abuse, not rape. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, and Trump has previously sued media outlets, including the New York Times and CNN, with no success.
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation over statements made during an interview with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, where Stephanopoulos repeatedly asserted that Trump had "raped" writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump's lawsuit claims that the statements were false, intentional, malicious, and designed to cause harm. This is not the first time Trump has sued the news media, and he has a history of filing meritless lawsuits against media outlets.
Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos over comments made on air regarding the rape case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The lawsuit accuses Stephanopoulos of falsely stating that Trump had been found liable by multiple juries for the rape of Carroll and claims that the statements were made with malice and a disregard for the truth. This legal action adds to Trump's existing legal battles as he seeks to avoid trial on four criminal indictments before the upcoming U.S. election.
During an interview on ABC's "This Week," Sen. JD Vance suggested that former President Trump could defy "illegitimate" Supreme Court rulings, leading to a heated exchange with anchor George Stephanopoulos. Vance's remarks about firing mid-level bureaucrats and defying the Supreme Court were challenged by Stephanopoulos, who abruptly ended the interview by muting Vance's mic before the show went to break. The exchange highlighted differing views on presidential authority and the role of the Supreme Court.
An interview between Sen. J.D. Vance and George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week" was abruptly ended after Vance implied that Donald Trump could defy Supreme Court rulings. The exchange occurred after Vance made comments about advising Trump to fire mid-level bureaucrats and potentially defy the courts if reelected in 2024. Stephanopoulos pressed Vance on his statements, leading to a heated exchange and the interview being cut short.
An interview with Sen. J.D. Vance on ABC's "This Week" was abruptly ended by George Stephanopoulos after Vance implied that Donald Trump could defy Supreme Court rulings. The exchange came after Vance made comments about advising Trump to "fire every single mid-level bureaucrat" if reelected in 2024. Stephanopoulos pressed Vance on his statements, leading to a heated exchange about the president defying the Supreme Court. The interview covered various topics, including Vance's stance on Trump and the 2020 election results.
In a fiery interview on ABC's "This Week," host George Stephanopoulos repeatedly pressed House Majority Leader Steve Scalise on whether he believed the 2020 election was stolen. Scalise, who has refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of the election, evaded giving a direct answer and instead focused on states not following their laws. The interview comes as Rep. Ken Buck criticized Republicans for perpetuating the election lie. The White House spokesperson condemned Scalise's appearance, stating that election denial is a dangerous conspiracy theory. Stephanopoulos continued to press Scalise, who dodged the question multiple times.
ABC News' George Stephanopoulos expressed shock at a new Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden tied in a potential rematch of the 2020 election in 2024. The poll revealed that Trump had 40% support to Biden's 39%, with undecided voters making up a significant share. In a head-to-head test excluding other candidates, Trump and Biden were tied at 46% each. Despite Trump's legal issues and refusal to appear at the first Republican primary debate, he remains the GOP front-runner.