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Impeachment TV (Part 2 of 2)

Nov 20, 2019
Andrew Prokop, a journalist from Vox, dives into the riveting developments of the impeachment inquiry. He breaks down a pivotal day when witness testimonies took a dramatic turn. With key testimonies scrutinizing U.S. aid to Ukraine, political motivations come to light. Prokop also reveals how witnesses contradicted the Republican defense, complicating their narrative. The shifting accounts from the Ukraine investigation highlight unexpected complexities, especially as the anticipation builds for more critical testimonies.
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Volker on Biden Accusations

  • Trump's defenders claimed Biden's actions in Ukraine were shady, prompting Trump's inquiry.
  • Kurt Volker refuted this, stating the accusations against Biden lacked credibility.
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Volker Recalls Key Meeting

  • Initially, Volker downplayed a July 10th meeting's significance.
  • He later revised his testimony, acknowledging discussions about investigations, which he and others found inappropriate.
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Volker's Evolving Testimony

  • Volker initially denied knowledge of a link between aid and investigations.
  • He later admitted learning of Sondland's alleged communication to Ukraine, linking aid to investigations.
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