Emails Show President Trump Gave Direct Orders To Withhold Ukraine Aid

The transcript discusses the withholding of aid from Ukraine following a phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's president. The Center for Public Integrity obtained documents showing the US's decision to withhold aid, but many pages were redacted by the Justice Department. Just Security reviewed unredacted versions, revealing an email exchange where the Pentagon warned the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that withholding aid could violate a law requiring the executive branch to spend money as Congress appropriated. Despite these concerns, OMB officials stated they had clear direction to continue withholding aid.

What did the Center for Public Integrity obtain regarding US aid to Ukraine?

What was the timing of the US's decision to withhold aid from Ukraine in relation to President Trump's phone call?

What was the outcome of the redactions made by the Justice Department on the documents?

What concerns did the Pentagon raise regarding the withholding of aid?

What did the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) officials say about the direction they received?