Meet Kurt Volker, One Of The Witnesses In The Impeachment Inquiry

Meet Kurt Volker, One Of The Witnesses In The Impeachment Inquiry

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Kurt Volker, a seasoned diplomat, testified in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. His career spans roles in the CIA, State Department, and as US Ambassador to NATO. Volker returned to government as Ukraine envoy in 2017, appointed by Rex Tillerson. He resigned after a whistleblower complaint. In his testimony, Volker focused on US foreign policy goals, criticized Rudy Giuliani's negative Ukraine narrative, and denied involvement in pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. He found the withholding of military aid problematic but saw no leverage in Trump's request.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kurt Volker's role before he became the US Ambassador to NATO?

CIA Director

National Security Advisor

Foreign Service Officer

Secretary of State

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Kurt Volker return to government service as the Ukraine envoy?

2009

2017

2015

2020

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Kurt Volker resign from his position in September?

Following a whistleblower complaint

Due to health issues

After a change in government

To pursue a private sector opportunity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Volker's main focus during his efforts related to Ukraine?

Investigating Joe Biden

Supporting Rudy Giuliani's narrative

Promoting US foreign policy goals

Advancing personal interests

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did Volker think about the decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine?

He was unaware of it

He supported it

He was indifferent

He found it problematic