Texts Show Trump Officials Pressured Ukraine To Open Investigation

The transcript discusses serious concerns about the Trump administration's relationship with Ukraine, focusing on key figures like Kurt Volker and Gordon Sondland. It highlights text messages that suggest a link between Ukrainian investigations and a White House visit. The messages do not mention Joe or Hunter Biden directly but discuss Burisma Holdings. Post-call discussions involved pressuring Zelensky to make public statements about investigations. Despite denials of a quid pro quo, text messages indicate concerns about political motives. Ukraine's prosecutor general is re-examining high-profile cases, including Burisma.

Who was the former U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations mentioned in the transcript?

• Kurt Volker

• Gordon Sondland

• William Taylor

• Andrei Yermak

What was the main topic of discussion in the text messages before Trump's call with Zelensky?

• The 2016 US elections

• An investigation into Burisma

• A visit to the White House

• Ukraine's military aid

What did Volker suggest Ukraine should announce in a public statement?

• A visit to the White House

• A transparent investigation into Burisma and the 2016 elections

• A military alliance with the US

• A new trade agreement

What concern did William Taylor express in his text messages?

• The safety of US diplomats

• The outcome of the 2016 elections

• Ukraine being used in US domestic politics

• Ukraine's economic stability

What did Ukraine's prosecutor general announce regarding high-profile cases?

• They were seeking US assistance

• They were starting new investigations

• They were re-examining 15 high-profile cases

• They were closing all investigations