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David Muir sparks concern with dangerous career move

The news anchor worried his fans

US Deputy Editor
March 25, 2022

David Muir is no stranger to challenging work situations but his latest move had fans seriously worried. 

The World News Tonight star has flown to Ukraine to report on the tragic war situation with Russia.

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David took to Instagram to update his followers with a heartbreaking update as he tried to draw attention to the children who have been displaced during the conflict with Russia. 

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Alongside a heartbreaking photo of him talking to a young mother and her baby in a dark room, he wrote: "Oksana and 7 month old Alexander. 4.3 million Ukrainian children now displaced. More than half of all children in Ukraine. @unicef #ukraine @estherdcastillejo @karamea @jamiebbaker."

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His post was met with sympathy as fans rushed to send their support and to thank him for his work bringing light to such a tragic scenario. 

David is reporting on the tragic situation in Ukraine 

Many also worried for his safety and wrote: "Stay safe David and all journalists that are risking their lives," and, "My heart goes out to all in the Ukraine. Thank you David for reporting. Stay safe and well. The ABC team is doing an awesome job," and a third said: "Such heartbreaking reports. Please stay safe, David."

David has left the safety of the studios in New York to report on the harrowing situation.

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He achieved a major career milestone recently, by speaking with Ukraine's President Zelenkyy for an exclusive historic interview.

David is putting himself in a dangerous situation to report on the war 

Amid sharing the difficult interview, the television journalist was inundated with support for his broadcast as people sent emotional messages to Ukraine and its people through his comment section.

David has gone above and beyond to cover the war, spending time on the Ukraine-Poland border and sharing his heartbreaking reporting with his half a million followers.

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