Pres. Trump tied the release of nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine to investigations into his political rival, former VP Joe Biden and his son Hunter during a conversation with his then-national security adviser John Bolton, The New York Times reported.
, and the others with direct knowledge of President Trump’s actions testify in the Senate trial."
At issue is nearly $400 million in security assistance to Ukraine that was abruptly put on hold just over an hour after Trump spoke with with the country's new president on July 25, 2019 and asked him to look into the Bidens. The aid was eventually released, but Trump's actions formed the basis of his impeachment.
"Senators should insist that Mr. Bolton be called as a witness, and provide his notes and other relevant documents." the managers said in a statement."The President knows how devastating his testimony would be."
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