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I just asked Managers about POTUS’ claim Ukraine ultimately got aid, so no harm/no foul. They said:
•Ukrainian allies continued to die facing Russian aggression
•Trump released aid so late that Congress had to re-approve $35M
•Undercut Ukraine’s ability to negotiate w/ Russia
The investigations-for-aid demand caused both harm & foul:
•Delayed aid jeopardized Ukraine’s defense against Russia
•That & withholding a WH meeting nearly compelled Ukraine to meddle in our elections
•Signaled to Russia that our support for Ukraine was not a priority
Trump has NOT treated Ukraine more favorably than his predecessors. Only he:
•Withheld aid for personal gain
•Removed the anti-corruption Ambassador
•Violated the Impoundment Control Act to keep the freeze secret
• Harmed Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russia
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