Trump intensifies Ukraine aid fraud investigations after clash

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President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky had a heated exchange during a press conference in the Oval Office, leading to a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Trump criticized Zelensky for his political actions and canceled a planned press conference. Following the argument, Trump announced plans to intensify investigations into potential waste and fraud related to U.S. aid to Ukraine. An unofficial agency, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly already identifying issues with the aid spending. Zelensky, however, defended Ukraine's transparency regarding aid use, stating that all expenditures are tracked. Earlier audits had revealed some corruption in military procurement, but Zelensky denied any major problems with waste or fraud.


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