Trump’s Ukraine Problem is Really a Rudy Giuliani Problem

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A new report details how Trump’s lawyer circumvented the State department in Ukraine — and State’s concern about his influence over Trump

Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images As President Trump faces impeachment proceedings following his Ukrainian-whistle-blower scandal, one has to wonder where his hot-and-cold relationship currently stands with Rudy Giuliani.

Naturally, the actual State department and intelligence apparatus was frustrated by Giuliani’s shadow operation. Per the Post: “We had the same visibility as anybody else — watching Giuliani on television,” a former senior official said. Officials at the U.S. Embassy in Kiev were similarly deprived of information, even as they faced questions from Ukrainians about whether Giuliani was a designated representative.

Administration officials were also concerned by Giuliani’s influence going into Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: “Mindful of Giuliani’s agitation and influence, some [officials] worried that even if he were coached before the call, Trump would not be able to resist pressing Zelensky for dirt on Biden.” Senior officials even worked to block the meeting, fearing that Trump would pressure Zelensky to dig for dirt on the Bidens.

 

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Ah. So Giuliani is the new Michael Cohen. It’s ALL Giuliani’s crime. How many of these looks are willing to fall on their swords for this cretin? senatemajldr MoscowMitch are you?

Are you sure?

No, Joe Biden's problem is Rudy and the corruption he's going to bring to light.

Tell the entire story. The State Dept. reached out to him first.

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