Trump Reportedly Wanted Attorney General To Publicly Clear His Name

Trump Reportedly Wanted Attorney General To Publicly Clear His Name

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The transcript discusses President Trump's controversial phone call with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zalenski, where Trump allegedly pressured Zalenski to investigate Joe Biden and his son. This call is central to the House's impeachment investigation. The transcript also highlights previous instances where Trump asked officials to publicly clear his name, such as during the Mueller report. Trump has denied these allegations, calling the reports false and based on anonymous sources.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump reportedly ask Attorney General William Barr to do regarding his call with the Ukrainian President?

To support the impeachment investigation

To resign from his position

To hold a news conference declaring no laws were broken

To investigate Joe Biden and his son

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which publication first reported on President Trump's request to Attorney General Barr?

The Wall Street Journal

The Washington Post

The Guardian

The New York Times

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In addition to the Ukraine call, what other investigation did President Trump reportedly want officials to publicly clear him of?

The Russian meddling probe

The Watergate scandal

The Benghazi investigation

The Iran-Contra affair

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who testified that President Trump asked him to publicly declare he wasn't under investigation during the Russian probe?

Vladimir Zalenski

Robert Mueller

William Barr

James Comey

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump respond to the Washington Post's story about his request to Barr?

He confirmed the story

He praised the Washington Post

He called it a 'con job' with a non-existent source

He ignored the story