The Daily The Latest: ‘Everyone Was in the Loop’
Nov 20, 2019
A U.S. ambassador's explosive testimony implicates top officials, including the president, in a potential quid pro quo with Ukraine. The discussion intensifies around accountability and the ramifications of such claims. The contrast between witness credibility and memory lapses adds further complexity to the impeachment hearings. Analysis reveals how confident delivery can sway perceptions, even without solid evidence, raising intriguing questions about what really drives political narratives.
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Sondland's Testimony
- Gordon Sondland, a Trump donor turned diplomat, testified in the impeachment hearings.
- Unlike previous witnesses, Sondland's testimony was complicated by his lack of notes and reliance on refreshed memories.
Credibility Concerns
- Sondland's lack of notes and changing recollections pose credibility issues.
- He admitted to not being a note-taker and relying on others' testimonies to refresh his memory.
Castor's Questioning
- Republican lawyer Steve Castor highlighted Sondland's lack of notes and inconsistent recollections.
- Castor questioned the reliability of Sondland's testimony, given these issues and the gravity of the impeachment inquiry.