David Muir

@DavidMuir

Journalist, Anchor, ABC World News Tonight, '20/20'

New Yorkfacebook.com/davidmuirabcJoined July 2009

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107-year-old World War II veteran Staff Sgt. Harold Nelson has received the Silver Star Medal nearly eight decades after his commanding officer first recommended the honor.

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reports on the moment 77 years in the making. abcn.ws/3CGIsm1

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interviews President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Muir: "Does Russia want you dead?" Zelenskyy: "Yes...different groupings are tasked with this task, but the aim is the same." abcn.ws/3Bdx9kK

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EXCLUSIVE: President Zelenskyy to

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on Ukrainian counteroffensive: "It's a very difficult war, we will regain our territory." Zelenskyy signals it's not the only counteroffensive underway. abcn.ws/3cLGZ3T

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: "Do you believe Vladimir Putin is a war criminal?" Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "Yes." Muir: "Should he be prosecuted?" Zelenskyy: "Yes." READ MORE: abcn.ws/3Bdx9kK

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EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to

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: Russians are using Zaporizhzhia as a “nuclear weapon.” abcn.ws/3CZ1Nzw

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In Kyiv with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - we ask about Ukraine’s new counteroffensive, the growing nuclear concerns at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, about Putin, about alleged war crimes, and whether Zelenskyy sees an end to this war.

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examine dissent in Supreme Court ruling striking down New York gun law. "It's an extraordinarily important opinion, and I think Breyer makes clear it leaves many questions open," legal analyst Kate Shaw says. abcn.ws/3NuzT05

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David Muir

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May 15

Thank for inviting me home

@SyracuseU

- Congratulations to the inspiring Class of ‘22 🍊

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Jonathan Hoster

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May 15

“The quality of your work and the depth of your kindness will speak louder than anything else you do.” - @DavidMuir in his address to @SyracuseU Class of 2022 #SUGrad22

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Congratulations,

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Class of ‘22! We need you.

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Newhouse School

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May 15

Newhouse senior ⁦@ghaelfobes⁩ addresses the graduates… and commencement speaker ⁦@DavidMuir⁩ says he knows Ghael is destined for great things! #TeamNewhouse #NewhouseNetwork #SUGrad22

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Zelenskyy to

on Putin: "I think he's capable of stopping the war that he started...he should know one important thing that he cannot deny, that stopping the war is what he's capable of." abcn.ws/3tBYMyX

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Mar 7

Our exclusive interview w President Zelensky airs tonight on

@ABCWorldNews

#Ukraine️️

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Mar 7

EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy to @DavidMuir on new conditions from Kremlin: Putin needs to "start the dialogue, instead of living in informational bubble without oxygen...He is in this bubble." abcn.ws/35MUgVY

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⁩ “Can you hold out against Russian forces” “I don’t know” “Will you stay in Kyiv?” “Yes!” Tired but strong & defiant and demanding a no-fly zone to save the nation.

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Mar 4

The child refugees. And how to help. Please share:

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World News Tonight

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Mar 4

MORE THAN ONE MILLION REFUGEES: @DavidMuir reports from the Ukraine-Poland border as the refugee crisis worsens with the children forced to flee and their families sending messages of hope back to their loved ones who stayed to defend the country. abcn.ws/3pCduEH

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More air raid sirens amid the sound of booms and gunfire on the outskirts of Kyiv. It is going to be a long night for the city’s residents.

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Three more large distant explosions. Unclear what is the cause. After Putin’s declaration of war this is a dark day for Ukraine.

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Three hours before the invasion began I got this sobering message here in Ukraine from a senior pentagon official “You are likely in the last few hours of peace on the European continent for a long time to come. Be careful “

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ONE-ON-ONE WITH SECY. BLINKEN:

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goes one-on-one with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken who said there will be “massive consequences” if Putin escalates a Russian invasion of Ukraine. abcn.ws/3I8nHjn

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken to

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: “Everything we’ve seen over the last 24 to 48 hours has Russia putting the final touches...to be ready for a full-on invasion.” abcn.ws/3I8nHjn

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David Muir

@DavidMuir

Jan 7

RIP Sidney Poitier “You don’t have to become something you’re not to be better than you were.” A trailblazer - and true icon.

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World News Tonight

@ABCWorldNews

Jan 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR: A very special thank you from @DavidMuir and our @ABCWorldNews team for joining us each and every night. Happy New Year! abcn.ws/37YPSSq

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David Muir

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Dec 15, 2021

Like so many, I grew up watching Rod Wood. Syracuse has lost a giant. His heart, his humor, and his humility were unmatched. My thoughts are with his children and his family at

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Legendary anchor Rod Wood has passed away. Click the story to learn more about his career. You're welcome to leave a note of condolence in the comments. trib.al/NVbxDje

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Dec 14, 2021

Please share. How to help:

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World News Tonight

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Dec 14, 2021

.@DavidMuir reports with a moving image from Kentucky and more on how to help those in need. abcn.ws/3EZzYW8

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At least 34 killed in a deadly tornado outbreak as twisters carve a path of destruction across nine states.

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reports. gma.abc/3ypsHfM

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David Muir

@DavidMuir

Dec 1, 2021

CDC: First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in the US - CA & San Francisco Dept of Public Health confirms individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov 22. Individual was fully vaccinated and mild symptoms. All close contacts have tested negative.

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Nov 2, 2021

Heartbreaking, but so important. Please watch:

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World News Tonight

@ABCWorldNews

Nov 1, 2021

THE CHILDREN OF CLIMATE CHANGE: @DavidMuir reports from southern Madagascar, where more than a million people are facing starvation as the UN says the region is on the brink of the world's first climate-change induced famine. abcn.ws/3BvVdMp

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David Muir

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Oct 6, 2021

The honor was ours. Thank you for your calm and careful way.

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Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH

@ashishkjha

Oct 6, 2021

For over a year, I've had the honor of speaking to ⁦@DavidMuir⁩ from my webcam at the office. Tonight, I get to do it in person. Am thrilled to be joining in person on ⁦@ABCWorldNews⁩ in about 15 minutes

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On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, @DavidMuir gives a message to responders, survivors and families: "This is a day here to honor all of them, to let them all know—we have not forgotten you." abcn.ws/3BZfXgg

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Sep 11, 2021

I hope you’ll join us tonight. 9p et. Let’s remember, and honor these families together. #neverforget #911

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Sep 10, 2021

It is so important to remember. I was so moved by every person in this hour. They are brave and resilient. They are the best of us.

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Aug 31, 2021

Last American service member to leave Afghanistan today. Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commander U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, boards C-17:

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XVIII Airborne Corps

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Aug 30, 2021

In awe of our Sky Dragon Soldiers. This was an incredibly tough, pressurized mission filled with multiple complexities, with active threats the entire time. Our troops displayed grit, discipline and empathy. Below is a picture of the last Soldier to leave Afghanistan.

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Aug 29, 2021

#breaking Hurricane Ida just made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana as extremely dangerous Cat 4 hurricane - maximum sustained winds 150 mph

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Jul 23, 2021

Love this.

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Robin Roberts

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Jul 22, 2021

It’s an incredible honor to be the @Jeopardy guest host on such a special day. Thinking of Jeanie and Alex’s beloved family.

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Committee to Protect Journalists

@pressfreedom

Jun 16, 2021

CPJ’s 2021 International #PressFreedom Awards will honor brave, courageous journalists from around the world with chair

@darrenwalker

and host

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. Save the date for Thursday, November 18, 2021. #IPFA ipfa.cpj.org

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"Documented incidents of hate against Asian Americans has seen a shocking spike...let alone the ones that have never been reported," Pres. Biden says before signing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law. abcn.ws/3bZgc0v

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David Muir

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May 13, 2021

CDC: No more masks for fully-vaccinated Americans indoors or outdoors, including in crowds. Exceptions include buses, planes, hospitals.

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"He will certainly be pressed about the situation on the southern border,"

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reports, ahead of Pres. Biden's first news conference as president. abcn.ws/3so3n5Y

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Mar 6, 2021

Finally home.

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World News Tonight

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Mar 5, 2021

MEMORY RETURNED: A woman who found an old family photo in a used book 15 years ago, was able to return the lost photo to a family in Texas thanks to social media. @DavidMuir reports. abcn.ws/3bjpPqw #AmericaStrong

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HISTORY MADE: Maia Chaka has been named the NFL’s first Black female official in league history, with Chaka also teaching at-risk youth when she’s not on the field.

@DavidMuir

with the details — and her inspiring message. abcn.ws/3c7KMUQ #PersonOfTheWeek