Arizona State University student newspaper was first to report diplomat to Ukraine resignation story

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The story about U.S. diplomat to Ukraine Kurt Volker resigning was first reported up in ASU's student-run State Press

By Andrew Howard -The State Press (Arizona State University)

Executive Director of the McCain Institute Kurt Volker resigned from his position as the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Friday, following reports he collaborated with Ukraine and President Donald Trump.

An ASU official confirmed Volker's resignation Friday, and said the University could not speak about his future at ASU because the University does not comment on personnel matters.

Volker met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Friday to announce he would be resigning, the official said.

Volker’s name was mentioned in the recent whistleblower complaint, which has sparked an impeachment inquiry for Trump. Trump has defended his actions, including a phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky where Trump requested dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden.

https://www.statepress.com/article/2019/09/sppolitics-mccain-head-steps-down

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1. Direct from the source. Congrats to them and thumbs down to NYT for not crediting them.