ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, known for his long-standing career in the media, faced criticism for perceived bias during an interview with Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance on “This Week” Sunday. Stephanopoulos, a former Clinton White House adviser, has been a focal point for conservatives citing liberal media bias.
The contentious interview, particularly heated towards the end, featured Stephanopoulos playing a segment from Vance’s podcast interview in 2021.
In the segment, Vance expressed views on replacing mid-level bureaucrats and defying court rulings if Trump were to become president again. Stephanopoulos questioned Vance’s stance on presidential defiance of the Supreme Court, interrupting him twice during attempts to explain his position.
Vance argued about the unaccountability of the administrative state, but Stephanopoulos summarized dismissively, implying Vance’s support for presidential defiance of the judiciary. Despite Vance’s objections, Stephanopoulos ended the interview abruptly.
The interaction drew criticism for perceived bias, with comparisons made to Stephanopoulos’ past controversial moments, including his questioning of Mitt Romney during a GOP primary debate in 2012.
The question raised irrelevant issues, sparking backlash for injecting contentious topics into the debate. Critics viewed Stephanopoulos’ handling of Vance’s interview similarly, citing perceived bias and agenda-driven questioning.
