George Stephanopoulos in Conversation with Maggie Haberman: The Situation Room

[@lucibjlb]

I've worked with public safety agencies (city, country, state and federal) for 15 years. Most people don't realize that most of these government professionals are dedicated, service-oriented people. It's amazing what they're willing to do and put up with for less money than the private sector. What's also amazing is how good these people are. These are talented people with tons of knowledge. Had the politicians listened to them during the pandemic, this country would have done a lot better job getting through the crisis.

[@petes9524]

Rightwing media have poisoned their reputation with lies, slurs and a constant stream of hateful negative agitprop for decades. Reagan started the now widely believed lie that " the government is the problem" It's stark in its simplicity, catchy and completely false.

[@jannichi6431]

You need a competent Commander in Chief to get through any crisis.

[@ldonnay]

This is unusual in most countries, and a big reason that the US has remained fairly free of corruption. Trump has vowed to get rid of this system. That would allow his second term to be even more corrupt than his first.

[@corwin8558]

I thank you for your service and service of everyone who dedicates themselves to the USA. People are being lied to, making these dedicated people threatened.

[@rhondakoenig6452]

@@jannichi6431you are correct… Trump,was a very poor example for the people 😢 resulting in many un - needed deaths

[@ducodelgorge7160]

One of the best interviews I have seen. Fascinating, insightful, and potentially consequential. Everyone should see this!

[@patrarus6097]

Thanks for posting this excellent discussion. I respect both George and Maggie immensely!

[@johnwallach2683]

You shouldn't respect Maggie. She hid Trump's theft of classified documents to have material for her book.

[@barbaraweiss3119]

What a great interview! I’ll look forward to reading the book!

[@eileenohare9647]

Thank you for this articulate, responsible discussion. So rare these days.

[@thomascarlisle7895]

Amen

[@maryeastham]

I blamed George on GMA for giving Donald Trump so much 'free' TV time back when he won. Now I know George had to give orange man daily time, his network must have been forcing him to do so. It is so scary to think DJT didn't care if his VP Pence was murdered. I will go to my grave never understanding anyone wanting such an awful man, a many times convicted felon, a serial cheater, and horrible businessman another turn at the White House...

[@delorismunden9282]

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[@DeeDee-tq4cg]

Excellent interview! Excellent book which I have finished! I worked for both DOD and later became a DAC. Again, excellent book! Thank you, George Stephanopoulos, and Margie Haberman.!!!!

[@dorlenerussell3689]

Agree. Excellent read❤.

[@debraallender7444]

George, you are an icon! I can't wait to read the book! Awesome interview!

[@melissasweeting-percentie6679]

"All art is spirit-breathed..." thank you for listening to that inner voice and doing this work, both of you xoxo Melissa K.

[@cathypreston1095]

Thank you both George and Maggie. Such valuable sharing of knowledge and some level of understanding for us all.

[@kaceykelly7222]

An interview worthy of an award!

[@lisawall9068]

Excellent interview! George and Maggie are spellbinding.

[@indranidasgupta8982]

This was just fantastic, thank you!! I’m not too much younger than George and I remember him as the WH Comm. Dir. during President Clinton’s first term. He was a young policy wonk and our family just loved him… we lost THE policy (and economics) wonk in our family back in 2015 (my brother) and I feel so sad he’s not here to read George’s book… he’d have pored over it… ruminating over the various POTUS and duty officer and Sit. Room incident revelations… we’d get dad to read it and would’ve had many dinner time conversations about it. I can just see him with the book under his arm like he had so many other favorites… 😊

[@juliayermakov2121]

Thank you for this excellent and fascinating interview.

[@carolynblakeney966]

I am now and was then fundamentally opposed to the political positions Mike Pence holds/held, but I was terrified for his safety as well as the safety of ALL other members of Congress (Democratic or Republican), and the adjacent staff and security personnel. THAT is what makes most of us left of center differ from most of those right of center.

[@lisalivingston6473]

@carolynblakeney966 I agree. I find it disturbing how former President Trump treats his supporters and victims as collateral damage. He could shoot someone on 5th Avenue and not lose any votes. I feel for the poor hypothetical person just minding their own business walking down 5th Avenue not realizing that at any point some crazy wanna be President is about to shoot them. Mr. Trump put a target on the back of VP Pence and unleashed the rioters to seek out Mr. Pence for lynching. Trump supporters were hurt and killed during the Jan. 6 insurrection, but they were simply pieces on Mr. Trump's board of checkers (let's be honest...chess is much too complicated for him). Even after being told that someone had been shot at the Capitol, Mr. Trump refused to tell the rioters to stand down and go home. He relishes any violence that is committed in his name, and I find that attitude truly reprehensible.

[@jaymerichards677]

Fascinating! Can't wait to get the book.

[@s.z.6200]

Love how Stephanopoulos describes these stories, very interesting.

[@jvallas]

He's a good story-teller on top of everything else.

[@brooks2678]

I've always thought of George as fair, humble, a thoughtful thinker and knowledgeable. I dream that he becomes a forefront speaker during this time of media lies and lukewarm journalism. It's just sad to see that so many so called journalists chase down roads of less thoughtful sensationalism and low hanging fruit that's easy but rotten to the core

[@ronismith9883]

Awesome interview between 2 very astute people. Can't wait to read the book

[@Zoomerland]

Wow, an excellent and most educational discussion with two of very respected professionals in and around government. Thank you very much.

[@clifftanch]

We as a country and as a society believe in freedom of expression and freedom of press, and along with that an openness to examining our own past. Do not ever forget that is a part of our strength and, God willing, whatever greatness we hope to achieve in history.

[@Sbannmarie]

Listened to this book. Fantastic read. Thanks George!

[@jvallas]

I always forget this option. 👍

[@jimchik]

Another great one. And Ms Haberman… simply too cool for school. Wow…

[@ldonnay]

Except - I can't forget her personal vendetta against Hillary Clinton. She was instrumental in helping Trump defeat Clinton, and the US is worse for that.

[@RichardQuaid]

@@ldonnay No. It wasn't her fault. We needed to see what republicans really are. You should thank her for that!

[@mark-ish]

​@@RichardQuaidthey nominated trump. trump added $7.8 TRILLION to the deficit. expensive lesson.

[@jimchik]

@@ldonnay Your comment prompted me to do a quick search on the articles and clips of hers at the time. And yes, it seems she was pretty hard on HRC. I wasn’t aware of any of this, actually. But now, that also sheds new light on the interview itself, particularly the simple question of what was going through both their minds at certain moments.

[@ldonnay]

@@RichardQuaid I noticed she lingered on Bill Clinton's character. I wonder if she's a little sorry for how badly she treated the Clintons, in hindsight with what a terrible person Trump is. And what a bad president Trump was.

[@lucibjlb]

I read George's last book, "All too Human." It was good. I'm definitely getting his recent book. He has a lot of knowledge. I'd love to pick his brain.

[@sigridlee3743]

What a great interview or conversation. It’s all very fascinating. will for sure read or listen to the book. Thank you!!!!

[@ccwoodlands1565]

Vote Blue! 💙💙. Great job, George and Maggie!

[@lindawer]

Saw him the other night. Started reading the book and it is really interesting.

[@Grd346]

Superb discussion. Much appreciated.

[@mattcwatkins]

I'm one that knows that there are man in the silent service of our republic from a local level including legislative branch as well as emergency management. The words about the duty officer on January 6th are both haunting and encouraging we endured the challenge. Now, we have yet another challenge this fall...and the system can't take it if we fail to uphold the curbs.

[@mandcbruce]

Fantastic interview. George and Maggie have a tremendous depth of knowledge on modern American politics. As an aside, Maggie has a great laugh! We seldom see her crack a smile these days.

[@diligentmindz]

Such a vital discussion to have and remarkable that we even have to have it!

[@paulalietke888]

I ❤ George. Good Reporter, Journalist with Integrity. I need to revisit Churchill in my library. I was more focused on Bob Proctor.

[@TRamone01]

Trump's situation room. A table at Mar-a-logo during open buffet.

[@eddiebenavides9126]

😂

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Don't let Mc Donald's know!!! 🤭

[@1burnman]

I don't want Trump back because he will sell whatever secrets he knows

[@gcro9206texanforever]

That’s where he discussed our nuclear sub plans with an Australian businessman.

[@2bcrunchie680]

Such an awesome interview about the sit-room

[@alanjbuddendeck186]

Thank you for such a fascinating and thoughtful discussion about moments in our history. A compelling conversation - eager to read your new book, Mr. Stephanopoulos.

[@jeffreymcompton1]

Maggie is a wordsmith. So smart, so elegant…and George…man I miss u and Bill.

[@mkkirkpatrick]

Fascinating! I just ordered the book.

[@judithporter-2990]

Looking forward to reading! TY

[@pmjwjbcpfo]

Great interview. Glad I stopped by.

[@judybargenquast7669]

A+ video. This should be played over and over so Americans can see this.

[@billfletcher7602]

This was great. I just picked the book up at my local library today and cannot wait to dig into it. This discussion has whetted my appetite even more.

[@citiric21]

I have been a crisis management Director. What a great story. So professionally told. Thank you. There are no conservative or liberal crises! George quite accurately points to the continuity among presidents, except when you put a moron in that position.

[@oldskeptic1513]

... what is the reason Mark Meadows is not compelled to clear up such important details in an extraordinary historical event for the country... ?

[@julesdejules4421]

Gotta read this book! I had no idea!

[@PatrickVerst]

Maggie Haberman is a treasure in American politics and journalism

[@barbaragare9518]

I guess that's why she was mentioned during the Trump trial as the Trump campaign's go-to mouthpiece whenever they wanted to get some misinformation into the NYT and beyond. Because she's a treasure and would oblige them.

[@Brzysunsets]

Incredible interview. This should be shared on every person’s timeline.

[@tuffymoon3702]

This is the most fascinating interview I have watched in a very long time! Thank you!

[@nonayoung8177]

stories of wonderful Americans. Government employees were heroes and politicians worked together

[@MsKbatchelor]

So amazing! Well done👏👏

[@julesdejules4421]

Wow! Just, wow!

[@AnitaDamoneLambert]

Love the info George! Can’t wait to listen to it…

[@bobpenny8011]

George you have done a great service to the country by following your journalistic instincts and applying your great skills to write this story.

[@nancyallen3574]

Loved watching MH ask rather than answer questions

[@TracySpringman-s8i]

Thank you, I really enjoyed that; also getting to know you both better too! Take Care & Be Safe

[@pauldockree9915]

Knowing when to stop. Beneath the Southern Cross Richard Rodgers originally composed this tune (with the title "Beneath the Southern Cross") for the NBC television series Victory at Sea (1952/1953). That TV series was played for years. Perry Como's No Other Love.😊

[@pippahgetchell7757]

I just finished reading the book - excellent!

[@HeckleCat]

When these stories are told they humanize the people involved, and their dedication and competence. Trump and Trumpers dehumanize everyone and therefore they outrage over a lie easily. Sweeping generalizations instead of depth of any kind, all forest no trees. This was so interesting and refreshing. Intelligent conversation around subjects that aren't all Trumpstinky.

[@macro8236]

Lol George is an ex Clinton office boy and propagandist of course he has a vested interest in "humanising" Epstein's friend bill Clinton. democrats are just as gullible as Trumps cult

[@doreensmith6243]

What a great chat! Enjoyed it very much❤

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you!

[@anneolsen4181]

I am so glad for intelligent people!

[@elsieanndaniels5040]

I love George.

[@alexandraw4580]

Love them both… great interview!

[@camelot4]

Thank you for a great interview. Well done. George and Ali for the next Potus and Flotus!

[@seandelaney9160]

Thanks for another great video, Katie! There is a 1631 +/- wooden house along Columbia Rd near Dot Ave, admittedly not actually within Rev War Boston, though. Looking forward to your take on how Paul, Sarah, or Rachel Revere would perceive their house now!

[@mojdehmirsadeghi9658]

Love Maggie, pure class and knowledge. Same with george

[@BarbaraC02]

Great conversation, thanks.

[@barbaragare9518]

Before I spend even a second listening to this, can someone please confirm whether or not George Stephanopoulos asked about Ms Haberman's role as a mouthpiece for Trump et al, as was revealed during the recent election interference trial? It's pretty much the ONLY thing Ms Haberman should be asked at this point in time, given it's relevance to platforming a candidate who was engaging in election interference in 2016 and was turning to her to get his messaging out.

[@aprilerains4578]

Great interview!

[@1burnman]

I have read both books and they are awesome

[@ad25ortega]

Thank you George, for educating the masses, who are very ignorant 😮

[@muchachopicaron]

Unfortunately the uneducated masses think they know better, they only listen to the Orange one.

[@RosaF-t6l]

Excellent interview, I love George!!

[@jvallas]

I knew there was a reason I've been hanging on to my Amazon digital credits. Kindle book, here I come!

[@VictoriaN72]

Great book. I can’t put it down.

[@jenniferschramn4095]

Sounds like an interesting book!

[@catwhisperer968]

During The Carter administration they did a whole lot of ‘remote viewing’ studies on Russia too. Research books on this time frame.

[@doloresg1582]

Excellent interview about The Situation Room and the presidents especially Trump's presidentcy...very important for future history.😊😊

[@mikedee-oq1ir]

there was a movie about the situation room years ago

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Great discussion! Had not thought about the Sit Room on Jan 6. Trump's total indifference to the thought of preparing for the potential fall of the government lends yet another chilling aspect to that whole awful day.

[@Lewis-ed8zb]

Imagine if George Stephanopoulos was interviewing George Strombolopolous.

[@carolynmeinung1286]

Maggie is someone I have no time for anymore.

[@mojdehmirsadeghi9658]

Shame on Trump! Jail him and end his reality 💩💩💩 show forever

[@louislinsley3128]

A Super interview! Well done. No Parisian political views.. Nice.

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

Description sounds like the Kennedy Space Center liftoff room!

[@jahbloomie]

How is it possible for people to value power over truth and reality?

[@johnwallach2683]

Don't forget that Maggie Haberman elected Trump.

[@sockeyevoyages8840]

Explain

[@jurgenbosselmann6437]

Unbelievable - that there hast been no trail up to now.

[@callycomenos4579]

I respect George Stephanopoulos for his professionalism and integrity. The same is not true for how I feel for Maggie Haberman. Trump whisperer? A fraud. She disgraces her profession.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

They're scared of him because he's a mob boss. And they are cowardly. In their place I hope I would be courageous.

[@janemcginn9205]

Was Nixon an alcoholic?

[@dawnoceanside7300]

I replied, it's been deleted. Even though I was 20+ years old, I couldn't say, so I googled. He drank alot! Google ironically deleted my comment 🤣

[@indranidasgupta8982]

@@dawnoceanside7300I am trying to remember Oliver Stone’s Nixon… did it have him drinking… it was also a time when stress-induced drinking was pervasive. Everyone smoked and drank…

[@Guardian__Angel]

Maggie is an excellent journalist overall but comes across as cold and stiff in sit-down interviews. She has trouble connecting with her guests -- apart from Trump, apparently.

[@wm.scottpappert9869]

I share George's sentiment about starting the day in agitation, anger perhaps or even sadness about the impotence that good honest citizens feel in having to tolerate the trump denigration, degradation and diminution of not just the office of the POTUS but SCOTUS, the integrity of long standing US institutions and the integrity and the expediting of the decline of the US at home and abroad ... not only tragic but compels all of us not maga-ites to reclaim the honor of being a US citizen

[@davidwilkie9551]

USA was the "gold standard" of science and attracted people from all over the world ,just as other centre's of civilization have done. Older civilizations recognized the fact of Eternity-now, the holographic positioning principle that makes a map and a calendar potentially predictive tools in the context of Actuality, continuous wave-packaging of related/modulated events that appear to be "psychically connected". It's a matter of probabilistic fact, and everything from clear expectations of existence to likely fantasies and or the "parallel worlds" of coexistence that every individual represents. WYSIWYG here-now-forever continuous creation connection cause-effect. Now.

[@Cheryl-ee8og]

Oh oh a nut on board.

[@patrickleone535]

#VonShitzInPantz will find a way to get out of all the debates!

[@stevendurrant1724]

to hear those descriptions of jan 6 further underscore the disgusting failure of garland to understand the basics of his oath.

[@VaCha62]

Trumps biggest national emergency was when the face mask mucked up his makeup.

[@stephrainspirite9985]

What do you think about trump now announcing creating A War Room?

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Whoa! In the midst of the Yom Kippur war both Nixon and Breshnev were too drunk to function!?!?! We are lucky we're still here!

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

Maggie Habberman really needs a good…..glass of wine

[@sharonhearne5014]

I had a sense that the Pence situation was symbolic and did not believe that the crowd would actually kill him. Maybe I was wrong but many of these people who stormed the Capitol were successful mature businessmen and no matter how much hate existed at that storming I could not imagine they would have committed an actual hanging.

[@micheleconner5083]

But there wee some there who weren't business men. There were some that already had criminal records. And never under estimate the crowd mentality. The secret service detail with Pence were alling loved one,saying their good byes. When secret service is worried they may die( whether protecting Pence or just from being over poweed),you know they took the hang Pence seriously.

[@videopyc]

About Trump the staff, nicknamed him @46:31 "----- chief" Was it leaker in chief ?

[@CarrieV9]

Maggie Haberman Trump Whisperer 😅

[@Hope-w5l]

54:44 George: I'm not sure he ( Trump ) may show-up for debates ! ( He may show-up for the first one ). George's prediction is correct. Trump showed up for the debate Date June-27-2024.