House Committees Subpoena Mulvaney As Part Of Impeachment Inquiry

The transcript discusses the expected testimony of acting White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney, who is subpoenaed but not expected to appear. House committees believe Mulvaney has crucial information for the impeachment inquiry, particularly regarding President Trump's alleged withholding of military aid to Ukraine. Mulvaney initially admitted to a quid pro quo but later retracted. The White House has instructed officials not to participate, labeling the inquiry a witch hunt. Despite scheduling many witnesses, few have appeared.

What was the initial expectation regarding Mulvaney's attendance at the deposition?

• He was expected to send a representative.

• He was expected to testify publicly.

• He was expected to not show up.

• He was expected to attend and testify.

What did Mulvaney admit during the White House briefing?

• That military aid was withheld to pressure Ukraine.

• That President Trump had no involvement in Ukraine matters.

• That he had no knowledge of the situation.

• That the impeachment inquiry was a witch hunt.

How did Mulvaney later clarify his statement about the military aid?

• He confirmed there was a quid pro quo.

• He stated there was absolutely no quid pro quo.

• He refused to comment further.

• He provided additional evidence.

What directive did the White House give to administration officials regarding the impeachment investigation?

• To fully cooperate with the investigation.

• To ignore all subpoenas.

• To provide all requested documents.

• Not to participate in the investigation.

How many witnesses had shown up by Friday morning according to the House committee's schedule?

• More than a dozen witnesses.

• All scheduled witnesses.

• None of the witnesses.

• Only two witnesses.