White House releases transcript of Trump's first phone call with Ukraine's president

The White House released a transcript Friday of President Trump’s first phone call with the president of Ukraine, a brief congratulatory chat about the Ukrainian’s election lacking any of the controversy of their later call that led to an impeachment inquiry.

The first phone call between Mr. Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky took place on April 21, with Mr. Trump aboard Air Force One. He began by congratulating the Ukraine leader “on a job well done” and on “a fantastic election.”

Mr. Zelensky replied, “Good to hear from you....