Per the post below, Trump did a call with Zelensky on 7/25 and then diplomatic staff met with Ukraine on 7/26.
We learned today that Sondland called Trump after those meetings... and Trump asked for an update on the shakedown for investigations.
Knowing Ukraine was desperate for support, Trump delivered his veiled demand on 7/25 knowing his boys would be rolling into town the next day as a ‘dangle’. A tease of the payoff.
Trump showed the stick then dangled a carrot.
Trump fully thought Ukraine would roll over after the stick/carrot games and give him what he wanted.
Sondland was so dumb though, he called Trump about the events within earshot of Bill Taylor’s staff.
Ooops.