But what does he get out of it?

I smell a deal in place.    Tell you did what the President said and walk away free.   That's all it is.    Who can make a deal first and stay free. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mulvaney-appears-to-confirm-ukraine-aid-was-tied-to-political-probe/ar-AAIW4Il?ocid=ientp