On Point | Podcast George Stephanopoulos takes us inside the White House Situation Room
Jun 15, 2024
Journalist and ABC host George Stephanopoulos discusses his book 'The Situation Room' detailing key moments in history and the White House's response to crises. He shares insights on the January 6th riot and his interview with Donald Trump, highlighting the challenges of covering controversial figures in journalism.
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Bin Laden Raid Photo
- George Stephanopoulos describes the famous Situation Room photo from the Bin Laden raid.
- Few knew of the mission, even WH staff writing jokes for the Correspondents' Dinner that night.
Correspondents' Dinner Antics
- Stephanopoulos shares how WH Chief of Staff Bill Daley was glued to his phone at the Correspondents' Dinner before the raid.
- Speechwriters unknowingly wrote Bin Laden jokes, which Obama vetoed.
Situation Room MacGyver
- Stephanopoulos highlights Gary Bresnahan, a tech specialist in the Situation Room.
- Bresnahan was central to major events, from McFarlane's Iran trip to Clinton's grand jury testimony.