The Daily The Latest: The Week Ahead in the Impeachment Hearings
Nov 19, 2019
The podcast dives into the upcoming public hearings featuring key witnesses who directly heard the controversial Trump-Ukraine phone call. It highlights the urgency from Democrats to move forward amidst Thanksgiving breaks and showcases the tensions over witness scheduling from Republicans. Differing perspectives from witnesses are examined, along with the ongoing investigation into possible misrepresentations during the Mueller inquiry, raising crucial implications for the impeachment process.
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Impeachment Hearing Witnesses
- Four witnesses will testify in the impeachment hearings, three of whom heard the Trump-Ukraine call.
- Democrats are prioritizing speed due to Thanksgiving recess and want to present key testimony quickly.
Differing Views on the Call
- The witnesses have differing opinions on the call's propriety, with Vindman expressing alarm and Morrison downplaying concerns.
- These varied perspectives will be crucial in determining the call's impact on the impeachment inquiry.
Volker's Testimony
- Kurt Volker's previous testimony lacked a quid pro quo conclusion, but new evidence may change this.
- His revised stance could significantly impact the president's defense in the impeachment inquiry.