By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-vindman-says-he-needed-to-immediately-report-trump-zelensky-call Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Vindman says he needed to immediately report Trump-Zelensky call Politics Nov 19, 2019 10:55 AM EDT A White House aide says that he told Ukrainian officials to stay out of U.S. politics. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified publicly on Nov. 19 before a House committee in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Watch in the player above. Vindman was on a July 25 call between Trump and Ukraine’s new president where Trump pressed for investigations into the 2016 presidential election and the son of his Democratic rival. Vindman said he knew “without hesitation” that he had to report the call to the White House counsel. MORE: A guide to the impeachment hearings He told the committee that another official, U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland, later said the Ukrainians needed to provide “a deliverable” which was “specific investigations.” Vindman later told Ukrainian officials they should steer clear of the requests. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
A White House aide says that he told Ukrainian officials to stay out of U.S. politics. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified publicly on Nov. 19 before a House committee in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Watch in the player above. Vindman was on a July 25 call between Trump and Ukraine’s new president where Trump pressed for investigations into the 2016 presidential election and the son of his Democratic rival. Vindman said he knew “without hesitation” that he had to report the call to the White House counsel. MORE: A guide to the impeachment hearings He told the committee that another official, U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland, later said the Ukrainians needed to provide “a deliverable” which was “specific investigations.” Vindman later told Ukrainian officials they should steer clear of the requests. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now