As Congress debates whether President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine constitute an abuse of power, Americans should ask what Mr. Trump’s behavior says about his foreign policy. Mr. Trump’s conduct sends conflicting signals and risks big mistakes. Why was Gordon Sondland, ambassador to the European Union, usurping policy toward Ukraine, which is not in the EU, and under whose instructions? What did Mr. Sondland seek to accomplish—beyond arranging meetings and calls—regarding Ukraine, Russia and Europe? Rudy Giuliani dropped...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 16, 2019 23:48 UTC