- 'I reject the premise': Republicans deny Trump asked Ukraine to investigate his political rival - Reps. Mark Meadows and Matt Gaetz said Sunday they rejected even being asked if it was appropriate for the president to ask a foreign nation to investigate a political opponent. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry/i-reject-premise-republicans-deny-trump-asked-ukraine-investigate-his-n1097761 78 comments politics