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'This Week' Transcript 1-1-23: Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Rep.-elect Max Frost

<p><br />Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Rep.-elect Max Frost were on "This Week" Sunday, January 1. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.</p> A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, January 1, 2023 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. JONATHAN KARL, ABC "THIS WEEK" ANCHOR: One of those Republicans is Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who is set to leave office later this month. He joins us now from Little Rock. Good morning, Governor. Thank you for being here and Happy New Year. GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON, (R) ARKANSAS: Good morning to you. And Happy New Year to you as well. KARL: So, I want to – I know you’re thinking about a run for president. I want to get to that. But, first, it’s been six weeks since Donald Trump announced, and it’s been ...

NY attorney general looking at controversy over congressman-elect's background

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New York Rep.-elect George Santos on Thursday said he plans to address a mounting controversy over discrepancies in his biography New York Rep.-elect George Santos on Thursday said he plans to address a mounting controversy over discrepancies in his biography, including where he claims to have worked and gone to school. "I have my story to tell and it will be told next week," Santos tweeted, addressing the people of his district. "I want to assure everyone that I will address your questions and that I remain committed to deliver the results I campaigned on; Public safety, Inflation, Education & more," he continued. Also on Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James' office said she was now looking into a number of issues raised about Santos. The matter has not advanced to an investigation but is rather characterized as a review of the claims raised in news reports and by Santos' political opponents. The attorney general has a particular intere...