Michael M. Grynbaum@grynbaum"You got put into an impossible situation, booking this interview," Todd said. "And then all of a sudden the rug was pulled out from under you, and you find out she's being paid to show up? It is unfortunate for this program, but I am glad you did the best that you could."Opens with an observation
Michael M. Grynbaum@grynbaumDebra OConnell, who oversees ABC News, dined with Susie Wiles in Palm Beach on Monday, per 2 people briefed. Mtg was part of a visit by ABC News execs to meet with Trump transition team. Another person familiar says the purpose was to talk transition, not the defamation case.Opens with an observation
Michael M. Grynbaum@grynbaumWhat a disaster Biden's two under-the-radar radio interviews last week turned out to be. His campaign was caught planting questions (which got one host fired) and asking one station to cut lines they felt were embarrassing. And Biden still had gaffes like "first Black woman."Opens with an observation