AP: State Department Was Told Zelenskyy Felt Pressured By Trump

In May, Ukrainian President Zelensky felt pressured by President Trump's administration to investigate Joe Biden, which could affect the 2020 U.S. presidential race. This concern was before their July 25th call, which led to Trump's impeachment inquiry. Amos Hochstein, a board member of a Ukrainian gas company, met with Zelensky and later informed US officials about Zelensky's request for advice on handling Trump's investigation request. Despite this, Zelensky publicly denied feeling pressured after Trump released the call transcript, stating no one pushed him. Republicans use Zelensky's denial as evidence against the pressure claim, but reports of Zelensky's initial concerns challenge this argument.

What was Ukrainian President Zelensky concerned about in May regarding President Trump's request?

• The cultural exchange programs between the two countries

• The military support from the U.S.

• The economic relations between Ukraine and the U.S.

• The impact on the 2020 U.S. presidential race

Who met with Zelensky on May 7th to discuss Trump's request?

• Amos Hochstein

• Marie Yovanovitch

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

What did Amos Hochstein do after meeting with Zelensky?

• He organized a press conference

• He informed the U.S. Embassy officials

• He met with Joe Biden

• He traveled to Ukraine again

What did Zelensky publicly state about the July 25th call with Trump?

• He was offered financial incentives

• He was threatened with military aid cuts

• The call was normal and no one pushed him

• He felt pressured to investigate Biden

How did Republicans use Zelensky's statement about the call?

• As evidence that Trump pressured Ukraine

• To criticize Zelensky's leadership

• To argue that Trump did not pressure Ukraine

• To support the impeachment inquiry