The congressman said it was the 'right thing to do' to release the aid.
But while Trump has denied there was any pressure or quid pro quo in the July phone call, a report in The New York Times this week suggested the president was briefed on the Whistleblower complaint prior to his releasing aid to Ukraine, although the extent of his knowledge on the complaint at that time is unclear.
"Ed, if you are ever accused of holding a hostage for ransom and you are not doing it, it's always a good idea to probably release the alleged hostage," Gaetz responded. The president has repeatedly insisted there was no quid pro quo in the call, and has branded the impeachment inquiry a"witch hunt" lambasting the democrats over their investigation.
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