The controversy surrounding Trump's Ukraine call boosts Russian efforts to undermine the U.S.'s role as a world leader and model of democracy, writes GeraldFSeib
President Trump’s now-famous phone call with the newly elected leader of Ukraine has not only set off an impeachment inquiry. It has provided the ultimate Rorschach test in a hyperpartisan Washington: Most Democrats say they see in the call a grave abuse of power, while most Republicans say they see absolutely nothing untoward in it.
The one person who doubtless sees only benefit, however, resides not in Washington but in Moscow. He is Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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