So far we don’t really know what Donald Trump exactly said to the Ukrainian president, or any other world leaders for that matter. Despite subpoenas from the House of Representatives, Trump is not turning over the transcripts.

It is easy to understand Trump’s reluctance. Not because there is anything classified in the calls. But because he probably said something that would have Congress on his back even harder. Something that sounds a bit like extortion for private gain.

“Thanks for staying at my hotel. Please come again.”