Posted on 01/26/2020 5:37:58 PM PST by Beave Meister
WASHINGTON — Democrats stepped up their calls on Sunday night for John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial after an explosive new report alleged that in his unpublished book, the former national security adviser said Trump personally tied Ukraine aid to an investigation of the Bidens — an account that conflicts with the president's.
"John Bolton has the evidence," tweeted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
According to the manuscript, as reported by The New York Times Sunday night, Trump told Bolton that nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine would not be released until that nation offered assistance with probes into Democratic targets, including former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
NBC has not verified the report, which cited multiple sources familiar with Bolton’s account, or seen a copy of that manuscript.
The contents of that manuscript were described as a rough account of how the former Trump official would testify should he be called as a witness in the Senate trial, which is currently underway. The prospect of any new witnesses has been viewed as unlikely, given most Republicans reluctance to accept additional testimony.
Hill Democrats on Sunday said the new report highlighted the urgency of a Senate request for Bolton's testimony — a move which would require several GOP votes.
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“It seems you want Trump to let fear of his fellow Republicans guide his decisions. You apparently know nothing of Trump’s personality or you wouldn’t post such a ridiculous idea.”
Like leftists you purposely mischaracterize what people say in a futile attempt to win an argument. Fear has nothing to do with it. To advance an agenda you need allies and must develop relationships especially within your own party. His tendency to ridicule and belittle those in his own party and administration is not helpful. If you think it is you are a fool.
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