The Daily The Week Diplomats Broke Their Silence
Oct 18, 2019
Nick Fandos, Congressional reporter for The New York Times, shares insights from the impeachment inquiry into Trump's administration. He discusses the testimonies from diplomats revealing they’ve been sidelined, highlighting the tension between U.S. foreign policy and the administration's directives. Fandos breaks down the chaotic behind-the-scenes atmosphere on Capitol Hill, emphasizing how key witnesses, including Fiona Hill, shed light on political leverage involving Ukraine. The episode captures the critical junction in the inquiry and the implications for traditional diplomacy.
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Fiona Hill's Testimony
- Nicholas Fandos waited outside the SCIF for Fiona Hill's deposition in the impeachment inquiry.
- Hill's testimony revealed concerns about a "drug deal" involving Gordon Sondland and Rudy Giuliani.
Private Inquiry
- The impeachment inquiry is being conducted in private, away from public view.
- Democrats argue this is standard investigative procedure, while Republicans claim it's secretive.
George Kent's Testimony
- George Kent, a State Department official, testified on Tuesday.
- He revealed that career diplomats were sidelined, and Ukraine policy was handled by Sondland and Giuliani.