The day that shook the White House.
They knew it was going to be bad even before they read Gordon Sondland's opening statement. He had already hinted at what he was going to say. When he said this:
"I also know that party affiliations are set aside when representing the United States. Having served on non-partisan commissions by the appointment of three Democratic governors and on the transition team forOregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, another Democrat, I am well accustomed to working across the aisle. For example, I worked briefly with former Vice President Biden’s office in connection with the Vice President’s nationwide anti-cancer initiative and admire his long record of public service..."
They knew that his testimony could be trouble.
Sondland also testified that he contacted Giuliani at the direction of Donald Trump.
Furthermore, he testified that Giuliani said that the DNC server and Burisma (gas co.) were two important topics to be investigated.
Then, present OMB Director and Acting-Chief of Staff Mick "Moonpie" Mulvaney, came out to spin the testimony that was being given to the Committee at that very moment. First of all, he would throw them a bone. He would let them know that Mr Trump had decided to have next year's G-8 meeting at Mr Trump's golf club, the Doral in Miami. That could distract them from the big message.
Yes, they held up the money for Ukraine's defense for political purposes. That's the way it is. Get used to it. Yes, there was a quid pro quo for getting the money. They wanted the DNC server investigated. Also, the Burisma Gas company.
The White House lawyers were beside themselves. What the hell did he say!? That is not what we wanted. He admitted to just about every charge against them.
The White House is still shaking.
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