The settlement was the result of Stephanopoulos' on-air misstatement, in which he incorrectly asserted that the president-elect had been found 'liable for rape,' rather than the accurate term of sexual abuse, in relation to allegations made by writer E. Jean Carroll.
According to the Daily Mail, Trump promptly filed a defamation lawsuit against Stephanopoulos and ABC News, accusing the anchor of making the false statement with 'malice' and a disregard for the truth. As part of the settlement, Stephanopoulos was compelled to issue a public apology. Since then, insiders have reported that Stephanopoulos has isolated himself within the network, with some speculating that he may be jobless by summer.
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"George seems miserable," one source revealed, while another added, "He's definitely gone. He's a dead man walking for sure." However, there are also suggestions that Stephanopoulos may continue at the network in a less prominent role, possibly working on film and television projects. Despite these speculations, another source dismissed the claims of Stephanopoulos' impending departure as "nonsense," asserting that anyone watching GMA can see he's fully engaged and committed.
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Interestingly, Stephanopoulos, a former aide to Bill Clinton, has recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the Disney-owned network. His current contract, which reportedly pays him $20 million a year for hosting Good Morning America and the Sunday news staple This Week, as well as producing documentaries, is rumored to be followed by a contract with a pay cut and the potential for a reduced role.
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However, insiders have noted that a contract renewal does not necessarily prevent Stephanopoulos' ousting, who has been with the network since 1997. "It's the Disney way," a longtime former Disney executive explained, "They re-sign your contract, then they move you out."
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The network executives' discontent with Stephanopoulos reportedly stems from his interview with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace. Legal experts have suggested that Stephanopoulos ignored multiple network warnings not to use the term 'rape' on-air, which likely undermined their ability to counter Trump's lawsuit.
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In the contentious segment, Stephanopoulos questioned the South Carolina representative about her endorsement of Trump in the 2024 presidential election, despite his being found liable for sexual abuse in a May 2023 civil case. Mace, a rising star since Trump's election, accused the anchor of attempting to shame her by bringing up the case.
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"As a rape victim, who's been shamed for years now because of her rape. You're trying to shame me again," Mace retorted, adding, "I have endorsed a man that I believe is best for our country. It's not Joe Biden."
Despite the lawsuit, Stephanopoulos remained defiant, telling Stephen Colbert that he wouldn't be "cowed out of doing my job because of a threat." He added, "Trump sued me because I used the word ‘rape,’ even though a judge said that’s in fact what did happen. We filed a motion to dismiss."
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As the dust settles, speculation is rife about who might fill Stephanopoulos' coveted anchor spot. Names being floated include GMA Weekend anchor Gio Benitez, with some sources suggesting Robin Roberts could use her influence at the network to push for Benitez. "Everybody thinks Gio could be the new George," one insider said. "He's in with the in-crowd."
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Other potential replacements include ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, son of Superman actor Christopher Reeve, NBC's Willie Geist, or ABC News could simply stick with Roberts and Strahan for their morning show, which has been trailing NBC's Today Show since the fall.
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In a separate legal battle, Trump is also suing CBS News for $20 billion in damages, alleging the network practiced 'deceptive conduct' during their interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. The President's legal team accuses CBS News of election and voter interference through malicious, deceptive, and substantial news distortion intended to confuse, deceive, and mislead the public. They argue that CBS News was attempting to shield Democrats by enhancing Kamala Harris' performance.
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The lawsuit includes multiple excerpts from Harris' unedited interview, arguing that CBS News edited out unflattering remarks to aid the Democratic nominee in the election. The lawsuit alleges a "gross broadcast distortion cover-up," citing the discrepancy between the 20 minutes of Harris' aired conversation and the 60 minutes that were filmed.
