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- President Donald Trump's request to block nearly $400 million in military aid from Ukraine was primarily driven by a small group of top officials despite concerns across budget and military offices.
- A comprehensive investigation carried out by The New York Times found that Trump caused widespread confusion within the administration during the 84 days between when he first inquired about the funding package to his decision to call back the block in September.
- Two officials identified by the Times as instrumental in supporting Trump's call to block aid have avoided impeachment proceedings, despite subpoenas from House Democrats.
- Internal emails and testimonies could come under closer scrutiny as impeachment proceedings move to the Republican-majority Senate, which will hold a trial and most likely acquit the president.
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President Donald Trump's request to block nearly $400 million in military aid from Ukraine reportedly drove deep divisions between administration officials who were taken aback by the move.
A comprehensive investigation by The New York Times into the attitudes inside the administration during the 84 days between when Trump first inquired about the funding package to his decision to call back the block in September revealed tensions between top members of Trump's inner circle.
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