Trump Urged Aide to Help Giuliani Client Facing Charges

The transcript discusses an incident where President Trump asked Secretary Tillerson to intervene in a DOJ case involving Reza Zarrab, a client of Rudy Giuliani. Tillerson refused, citing legal concerns. The discussion highlights a pattern of inappropriate demands by Trump, similar to the Ukraine situation. It questions whether Trump was aware of the legality of his requests and contrasts the guidance he received from officials like Tillerson and Kelly with the current influence of loyalists like Pompeo and Mulvaney.

What was the main reason Secretary Tillerson refused President Trump's request regarding Reza Zarrab?

• He had a personal conflict with Rudy Giuliani.

• He was not present at the meeting.

• He believed it would be illegal and obstruct justice.

• He did not like Reza Zarrab.

How does the situation with Reza Zarrab relate to the Ukraine call?

• Both involve requests perceived as inappropriate by the President.

• Both were resolved without controversy.

• They are unrelated incidents.

• Both were supported by Secretary Tillerson.

What pattern is suggested by the President's actions according to critics?

• A pattern of bipartisan support.

• A pattern of inappropriate demands.

• A pattern of legal compliance.

• A pattern of successful negotiations.

What is a key difference between the President's advisors then and now?

• The previous advisors were more willing to challenge potentially illegal requests.

• The current advisors are more experienced.

• The previous advisors were less informed.

• The current advisors are more critical of the President.

What is unclear about the President's request to Secretary Tillerson?

• Whether it was related to the 2016 elections.

• Whether Secretary Tillerson understood the request.

• Whether the President knew it could be illegal.

• Whether it was made in a formal setting.