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Bill Taylor’s testimony makes the quid pro quo case harder to dodge

A newly publicized account from acting Ukraine ambassador Bill Taylor said military aid and a White House meeting were tied to Ukraine’s willingness to announce investigations. That was a devastating problem for Trump because it moved the allegation from gossip to sworn, detailed testimony.

Why it matters: Quid pro quo

First recorded Nov 6, 2019·Meaningfully updated Nov 6, 2019

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Bill Taylor’s testimony makes the quid pro quo case harder to dodge

A newly publicized account from acting Ukraine ambassador Bill Taylor said military aid and a White House meeting were tied to Ukraine’s willingness to announce investigations. That was a devastating problem for Trump because it moved the allegation from gossip to sworn, detailed testimony.

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Bill Taylor’s testimony makes the quid pro quo case harder to dodge

A newly publicized account from acting Ukraine ambassador Bill Taylor said military aid and a White House meeting were tied to Ukraine’s willingness to announce investigations. That was a devastating problem for Trump because it moved the allegation from gossip to sworn, detailed testimony.

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