Wrong, the House democrats decided who to put on the stand, and they knew what the witnesses were going to say. If you think otherwise, I think I've found your problem. The democrats knew the story was hearsay, unsubstantiated, and extremely unlikely, but proceeded with it anyway to further the narrative, and you bought it.False.
Trump's close aide put it there while testifying under oath. Trump's lapdog Ornato put it there by spouting it.