Democrats want details on Perry's travels to Ukraine, including for Volodymyr Zelensky’s inauguration—a trip flagged by the whistle-blower
’s inauguration earlier this year—particularly in light of a whistle-blower complaint that suggests Trump hinted at ason. “President Trump’s phone call and the allegations in the whistleblower complaint raise serious questions about the messages that were communicated on behalf of President Trump to the government of Ukraine,” wroteAs part of his campaign for the U.S.
a photo of his meeting with Zelensky. Back in May, he was sent to Kiev to represent the U.S. at Zelensky’s inauguration, reportedly replacing Vice President, it was “made clear” to U.S.
It’s quite possible that Perry played only a tangential role in the whole affair. After all, he wasn’t on the call in which Trump appeared to dangle favors in order to strong-arm his Ukrainian counterpart, and he may not have even been aware that his visit played a part in the exchange—if, indeed, it did. But his involvement in maintaining U.S.–Ukrainian relationships means his role as an envoy between Ukraine and the White House is something Democrats will take a closer look at.
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