White House Says It Will Not Cooperate With Impeachment Inquiry

White House Says It Will Not Cooperate With Impeachment Inquiry

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The transcript discusses the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, highlighting the White House's response labeling it as baseless and unconstitutional. Democrats argue it is an attempt to overturn the 2016 election results and influence future elections. House Democrats have issued subpoenas, including to the White House and Rudy Giuliani. A subpoena was also issued to Gordon Sondland, who was directed by the State Department not to testify.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the White House's stance on the impeachment inquiry against President Trump?

They were neutral.

They supported it.

They called it baseless and unconstitutional.

They had no comment.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the White House letter, what did the impeachment inquiry allegedly violate?

The Bill of Rights

International law

The Constitution

The President's due process rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Speaker Nancy Pelosi describe the President's actions in her response?

As a misunderstanding

As a strategic move

As an attempt to make lawlessness a virtue

As lawful and justified

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did House Democrats do shortly after the White House letter was released?

They withdrew the impeachment inquiry.

They issued another subpoena to U.S. ambassador Gordon Sondland.

They met with the President.

They held a press conference.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Gordon Sondland not appear for the congressional interview?

He was unwell.

He was directed by the State Department not to appear.

He refused to testify.

He was out of the country.