‘Not appropriate’: McMaster maintains presidents should not solicit foreign interference

Published October 10, 2019 7:24pm ET



Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster said it is inappropriate for the president of the United States to solicit a foreign government to gain advantage over a political opponent.

During a Foundation for Defense of Democracies event, McMaster responded to a question regarding President Trump’s request that Ukraine investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter.

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