Here's Everything We Know About The Ukraine Controversy

Here's Everything We Know About The Ukraine Controversy

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The transcript discusses a whistleblower complaint involving President Trump and Ukraine, focusing on a July 25th phone call where Trump allegedly pressured Ukrainian President Zelensky to investigate Joe Biden and his son. The complaint led to impeachment proceedings, with allegations that Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine to force the investigation. Trump admitted withholding aid but denied it was for political gain. The situation raises legal and political issues, as accepting foreign help in elections is illegal. Despite calls for investigation, no wrongdoing by the Bidens has been proven.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the impeachment proceedings against President Trump?

A public statement by Joe Biden

A formal complaint by a whistleblower

A leaked email from the White House

A press conference by the Ukrainian President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump accused of doing during his phone call with President Zelensky?

Offering financial aid to Ukraine

Pressuring Zelensky to investigate Joe Biden

Discussing trade agreements

Inviting Zelensky to the White House

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump claim he withheld military aid from Ukraine?

Because he believed Ukraine received more aid than European countries

To pressure Ukraine into investigating the Bidens

As a response to Ukraine's political instability

Due to budget cuts in the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is illegal for American political candidates to accept from foreign governments?

Financial donations

Anything of value

Diplomatic advice

Military support

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the investigation into the Bidens' business dealings in Ukraine?

Hunter Biden was arrested

No evidence of wrongdoing was found

Evidence of wrongdoing was found

Joe Biden was impeached