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Internal Reactions at ABC
The internal response at ABC to the settlement and the renewal of Stephanopoulos’ contract has been far from positive. Staff members reportedly harbor resentment over the network’s decision to settle with Trump, viewing it as an undue concession that undermines journalistic integrity. The sentiment among employees includes frustration over what they perceive as the continuing rise of an anchor like Stephanopoulos despite his alleged missteps.
Sources have revealed that many in the newsroom see him as less favorable compared to other anchors, with staff even referring to him mockingly as "Furious George." The settlement has evoked feelings of embarrassment and anger at the perceived inadequacy of accountability for errors made on-air.