AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s impeachment defense and the facts - AP News
Donald Trump's legal defense was analyzed by the AP, which found several claims regarding his exclusion from the House inquiry to be misleading.
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Published Jan 25, 2020
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An AP fact check refutes claims made by Donald Trump's legal team during his Senate impeachment trial, specifically regarding his alleged exclusion from the House inquiry and the nature of the evidence surrounding the Ukraine military aid freeze.
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