President Trump’s reversal on hosting a major international meeting at one of his own resorts was a rare retreat for the famously stubborn man, who was taken aback by a bipartisan barrage of criticism for a proposal that smacked of self-dealing. Trump said Saturday he was backing down because of criticism from Democrats and the media, but many Republicans were also openly critical. “This is at the heart of the impeachment inquiry.”In his Fox interview Sunday, Mulvaney again insisted there was no quid pro quo in Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. He again argued Sunday that he was misunderstood, and that Trump’s request for a Ukrainian investigation was not connected to aid. Absolutely.”In announcing his reversal on the location of the G-7 summit, Trump said the administration would look for a new site, including possibly the presidential retreat at Camp David.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 20, 2019 18:33 UTC