ABC inks new deal with George Stephanopoulos as anchor cost network millions in Trump defamation suit
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ABC News extended George Stephanopoulos' contract on the heels of a costly defamation lawsuit the network settled with President-elect Donald Trump that he was at the center of.
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The extension to Stephanopoulos' contract followed reports of alleged behind-the-scenes drama at the Disney-owned network. Variety reported that Stephanopolous was "blindsided" by his bosses' decision to settle the defamation lawsuit and that he was "unhappy" with the result.
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