Trump authorizes release of Ukraine leader call transcript

United Nations (United States) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will release the “fully declassified” transcript of a controversial call with Ukraine’s president which is fueling Democratic calls for his impeachment.

“I am currently at the United Nations representing our Country, but have authorized the release tomorrow of the complete, fully declassified and unredacted transcript of my phone conversation with President Zelensky of Ukraine,” Trump tweeted.

“You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call,” wrote Trump, who is accused of pressuring Zelensky to investigate his White House rival Joe Biden and his son.

“No pressure and, unlike Joe Biden and his son, NO quid pro quo!”