Trump’s call to Ukraine and the rising call for impeachment

Since allegations that the President had withheld aide money to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on Joe Biden and his son, calls for impeachment by Democrats have been growing.

Air Date: September 25, 2019 10:00 am

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts to audience applause after his address to the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Guests: Louis Jacobson, Craig Green

Ever since allegations that President Trump had withheld aide money to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on political rival Joe Biden and his son, calls for impeachment by Democrats have been growing. We begin today’s show with a play-by-play of the events that have led us to this point with PolitiFact’s senior correspondent, LOUIS JACOBSON. Then, we’ll talk with Temple University law professor, CRAIG GREEN about all of the legal and constitutional issues at stake and the challenges faced by President, the whistleblower and congress.

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