Impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in exchange for military aid. Whistleblower complaint triggered investigation. Acquitted by Republican-controlled Senate with only Romney voting to convict.
Ukraine Phone Call / First Impeachment
Key Facts7
- 01Impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress (December 18, 2019)
- 02Pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in exchange for military aid
- 03July 25, 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky
- 04Whistleblower complaint filed August 12, 2019; released September 26, 2019
- 05Whistleblower complaint triggered investigation
- 06Acquitted by Republican-controlled Senate (February 5, 2020)
- 07Only Senator Romney voted to convict
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