Republicans, in draft impeachment defense, argue Trump decisions toward Ukraine 'entirely prudent'
By Olivia Beavers - 12/02/19 04:29 PM EST
House Republicans are expected to argue President Trump did not intend for his dealings with Ukraine to benefit him politically, but rather that the president made "entirely prudent" decisions driven by a "reasonable skepticism" about corruption in the country.
In a draft GOP impeachment report reviewed by The Hill, Republicans claim there is no evidence to back up Democrats' allegations that Trump sought to use a White House visit and nearly $400 million in U.S. aid as leverage to get Kyiv to open two investigations that would benefit him politically.
In the 123-page draft that echos the president's arguments in his own defense, Republicans don’t give an inch in admitting wrongdoing and attack the impeachment inquiry led by Democrats, describing it as a partisan campaign to shake up the political system.
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