President Donald Trump's phone call with a foreign leader that has become the focus of a complaint to the director of national intelligence's inspector general involved Ukraine, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News.
According to a readout released from the White House, Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25"to congratulate him on his recent election." A more extensive readout from the Ukrainian president's office, however, noted that the two also spoke about"investigations into corruption cases that have hampered interaction between Ukraine and the U.S.A."
The president's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has publicly and privately urged in recent months for Ukrainian officials to investigate ties between former Vice President Joe Biden's diplomatic efforts in the country and any connections between his son's business ventures.DNI Inspector General Michael Atkinson in a Sep.
The DNI's general counsel and the Department of Justice, however, has disputed that characterization of the complaint, resulting in a constitutional showdown between members of Congress and the Trump administration regarding matters of potentially privileged material.
I am a progressive voter. If I were the Dems, I would leave this one alone. The story is only going to lessen Biden's chances in the campaign.
Trump’s private call to any foreign leader is classified at the President’s discretion
Trump and Giuliani tried to recruit a foreign government to meddle in America’s 2020 election. Seems unAmerican.
He broke the law again. And he will get away with again because the overseers are cowards.
And by the way, the American people did not approve the termination of the investigation of Vice President Biden's pay to play politics involving he and his son'$ get rich quick scheme with the Ukraine and China. Hello!
If that’s the case why did they raise a stink when Obama made his comment?
The deep state media and Democrats are working overtime trying to bring the president down in reality they’re bringing the president closer to the people because we see through the lame Stream media this is a big nothing burger
What ABC, President Trump spoke with other leaders in the world. No no no say it isn’t so, why would he talk to leaders of other nations that’s inconceivable!!! You in the press are a joke.
It's fake news
Big fucking deal.
Classified briefing with the IC IG today... Wonder how that's gonna end? Not lookin good for Trump at all. Secret phone calls w Ukraine officials. This guy is dangerous dumb.
Putin’s Puppet bribing countries to interfere with the 2020 election.
Gets away with murder
So
as long as its for the best interests of america, trump can bluff, dont bluff, tough, not tough, nice, not nice, talk anyway he wants w/any foreign leader. thats why he is pres. n we must ensure confidential information r protected.
Well there's Biden and there's Putin. And c'mon we knew this shit 3 years ago. Dumbest nation ever. traitorTrump
Hey ABC 'news' I got your source right here.
I am sure nothing will be done as Republicans will not work with Democrats to rein Trump in. 😞
Just more ridiculous nonsense.
Another time waster.
Another nothing burger. Keep reaching for something.
I hope its Ukraine! I want to know about biden & son INCORPORATED. HEY SCHIFF, MAKE MY DAY..
Would be just like Trump to ask a foreign leader to have his country investigate one of his potential adversaries. I guess just like the Russia involvement when Trump asked for the email release this will be covered up.
Sure......
Would that be a discussion about Biden and his sons activities in Ukraine?
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