Bolton, willing to testify in Trump's judgment

I have found that if the Senate calls for my testimony, I am prepared to testify to”, Bolton said Monday.

Earlier, he has acted in line with White House guidelines not to co-operate with investigations leading the Democrats against President Trump.

If allowed, Bolton would be the former chief adviser to Trump to testify.

Trump, Republican, was blamed last month by the House of Representatives, which is headed by the Democrats on two counts: abuse of office and obstructing the work of Congress.

His judgment now passes to the Senate.

If the Senate found guilty, it is said to be a little bit likely because this institution is controlled by the Republicans Trump would be dismissed.

Judgment in the Senate begins when the Democrats formally present the charges there and they have not yet done so.

So far, the Senate has resisted the demands of the Democrats for witnesses to be presented in the trial.

Bolton's announcement could increase pressure on Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell to allow evidence.

What's Trump accused of?

Trump is accused of pressuring Ukraine to discover harmful information about Joe Biden, who may be his rival in the 2020 elections, and his son Hunter.

Hunter worked for a Ukrainian company when Joe Biden was US Vice President.

In exchange for favors from Ukraine, Trump is accused of keeping two things on hold: military assistance to Ukraine, worth $400 million, and a meeting at the White House with the Ukrainian president.

With these actions, according to the Democrats, Trump has abused power, as he has used the president's office for personal political benefits and national security.

Trump is also accused of obstructing the work of Congress because he has refused to cooperate in investigations. /rel