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Trump news: President says he 'never understood wind' as China attacks Space Force as threat to peace

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Clark Mindock
New York
,Andy Gregory
Monday 23 December 2019 13:17 EST
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Donald Trump renews attack on wind power: 'I never understood wind'

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Donald Trump’s conduct in the Ukraine scandal has been called further into question as newly released, heavily redacted internal emails reveal the fears of defence officials and diplomats that his order to withhold military aid could breach spending laws.

Released under court order to the Centre for Public Integrity, the explosive correspondence also showed the White House asked the Pentagon to quietly suspend Congress-approved military aid to the country just 90 minutes after Mr Trump’s call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

As Democrats renewed calls for witnesses in the looming impeachment trial, the president revisited his aversion to wind turbines, claiming they create “bird graveyards” and criticising their production for “spewing” fumes and gases into the atmosphere.

Meanwhile, former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she is considering a run for the governor's mansion in Arkansas.

Mr Trump is in Florida for the holidays.

Some interesting context to ponder:

Clark Mindock23 December 2019 21:25

He hasn't received the impeachment articles just yet, but BBC reports that Mitch McConnell has not ruled out the possibility of calling in witnesses to testify during the Senate trial next year.

The update comes as congressional politicians have battled over Senate trial rules, with Democrats claiming that witnesses are necessary to ensure a fair trial. 

Clark Mindock23 December 2019 21:55

Folks are gearing up for Christmas Eve, but Trump has launched his latest attack on Nancy Pelosi and impeachment.

Clark Mindock23 December 2019 22:14

Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has confirmed that she is considering a run for the governor's mansion in Arkansas.

The position is one her father once held, and wouldn't be available for several years.

Ms Sanders left the Trump administration earlier this year, and was lauded by the president when she left.

Clark Mindock23 December 2019 22:25

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