Washington Post: Emails Show Effort to Justify Ukraine Aid Withholding

The transcript discusses the withholding of nearly $400 million in aid from Ukraine by the White House. A review by the White House counsel's office revealed email exchanges debating the legality of this action. Mick Mulvaney and OMB officials argued it was legal, while the National Security Council and State Department disagreed. OMB lawyers justified it as a temporary hold. The report concludes with a statement from OMB and mentions President Trump's decision to withhold the aid without legal justification.

What was the main subject of the Washington Post report?

• The military support provided to Ukraine

• The political relationship between the US and Ukraine

• The economic impact of aid to Ukraine

• The legality of withholding aid from Ukraine

Who was involved in the email exchanges regarding the aid?

• The Attorney General and the Chief Justice

• Mick Mulvaney and White House budget officials

• The President and the Vice President

• The Secretary of State and the National Security Advisor

What was Mick Mulvaney's request in the emails?

• To cancel the aid entirely

• To expedite the release of aid

• To provide legal reasoning for withholding aid

• To increase the amount of aid

Which departments disagreed with the OMB's stance on the aid?

• National Security Council and State Department

• Department of Defense and Department of Justice

• Department of Commerce and Department of Education

• Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy

What did the OMB spokesperson claim about the aid withholding?

• It followed routine practices and procedures

• It was a mistake and would be corrected

• It was an unprecedented decision

• It was done without any internal communication