Diplomat Provides Disturbing Account On Ukraine

[Lakhota]

Here is a great and easy to read copy of Taylor's 15-page opening statement:

Read the full transcript here.

 

[MAGAman]

ENVOY CONFIRMS CORRUPTION: THERE WAS A QUID PRO QUO!

This is devastating for Trump.

You got him now...

#13,672

 

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