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BREAKING: Bill Taylor, top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine, wrote that he thought it’s “crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign” in newly disclosed text messages shared with lawmakers. abcn.ws/2Mh4aSu via @KFaulders @cjf39
@KFaulders @cjf39 MORE: The text messages, which were obtained by @ABC News, were shared by Volker during a closed door deposition before multiple House committees this morning. abcn.ws/34Y91jX
MORE: The U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. responded that the charge is "incorrect," insisting Pres. Trump has been “crystal clear no quid pro quo of any kind.” abcn.ws/34Y91jX
In text thread, Sondland and Volker "appear to be drafting language for Ukrainian officials to announce an investigation into 'the problem of interference in the political processes of the United States, especially with the alleged involvement of some Ukrainian politicians.'"
"Sondland, a hotelier and Republican megadonor...has assisted the effort by Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to contact Ukrainian officials about an investigation, according to Giuliani, who says he briefed Sondland and Volker after his meetings." abcn.ws/34Y91jX
