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- Only 40% of Republicans believe President Donald Trump asked Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, according to a new Monmouth University poll, even though a memo released by the White House shows that he did.
- The Monmouth poll found about 62% of Americans "believe it is likely that Trump mentioned the possibility of an investigation into Biden" during his July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- The July 25 phone call between Trump and Zelensky is at the heart of a whistleblower complaint that accuses Trump of using the power of his office to solicit foreign interference in the 2020 election.
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President Donald Trump has publicly admitted he discussed Joe Biden with Ukraine and the White House released a memo on his July 25 phone call that shows he asked his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate the former vice president and his son, Hunter Biden. Still, only 40% of Republican voters believe he did so, according to a Monmouth University poll released Tuesday.
The Monmouth poll found about 62% of Americans "believe it is likely that Trump mentioned the possibility of an investigation into Biden" during his phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, 15% say he probably did not do this and 23% are unsure. See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: 'Shark Tank' star Robert Herjavec explains what makes America great See Also: SEE ALSO: Trump is fundraising off of impeachment and has already raised millions |