Trumpers will say that, replying to @RepRatcliffe, Taylor said he has no reason to doubt Zelensky was telling the truth when he said he didn't feel pressured.
Context matters.
1) Attempted extortion is still a crime even if the target is brave enough to stare down the threat.
Context matters.
1) Attempted extortion is still a crime even if the target is brave enough to stare down the threat.
@RepRatcliffe 2) It was not clear if Zelensky said he didn't feel pressure just from the phone call or more generally.
3) Of course Zelensky is going to put on a courageous face and deny feeling pressure.
4) And it's a diplomat's job to be diplomatic here.
Taylor isn't going to trash Zelensky.
3) Of course Zelensky is going to put on a courageous face and deny feeling pressure.
4) And it's a diplomat's job to be diplomatic here.
Taylor isn't going to trash Zelensky.
@RepRatcliffe 5) So Taylor understandably declines @RepRatcliffe's invitation to call Zelensky a liar in these hearings.
An extortion case does not turn on whether or not Zelensky publicly admits he felt pressure.
If that's considered a Trump win today, it shows the weakness of his defense.
An extortion case does not turn on whether or not Zelensky publicly admits he felt pressure.
If that's considered a Trump win today, it shows the weakness of his defense.
