President Trump said, is he asked for a pause. In this case, as everyone saw play out, President Trump had a real question about whether President Zelenskyy was committed to the peace process.
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Ratcliffe explains Trump's reasoning behind pausing military aid to Ukraine, questioning Zelenskyy's commitment to peace.
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