Watchdog Report Says Delaying Ukraine Aid Violated The Law

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) unlawfully withheld $214 million in Ukraine Security Assistance funds in 2019. The funds were central to President Trump's impeachment. The OMB claimed the withholding was to ensure alignment with the president's foreign policy, but the GAO found this justification legally insufficient. The report criticized the administration for not informing Congress about the delay, stating that the executive branch failed to meet the burden of justification. The OMB disagreed with the GAO's findings, asserting its authority to manage funds according to the president's priorities.

What was the Trump administration criticized for regarding the delay of the funds?

How did the OMB respond to the findings of the GAO report?