Stephanopoulos Faces Backlash Over Biden Comments

ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos faced backlash after a TMZ video showed him expressing doubts about President Joe Biden's ability to serve another term. Stephanopoulos' remark, made during an impromptu street interaction, prompted ABC News to issue a statement clarifying that his opinion did not reflect the network's position. Stephanopoulos later apologized, saying he should not have responded to the passerby’s question. Reports indicated that ABC News head Debra O’Connell was allegedly furious and threatened to take him off air if he did not apologize, although ABC denied these claims. The incident followed a high-stakes interview in which Stephanopoulos pressed Biden on his performance and cognitive abilities, which many viewed as crucial for Biden's political future.