Sondland plans to say he wasn't aware until"much later" that Giuliani's agenda might have included an effort to"prompt the Ukrainians" to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter and to involve the Ukrainians in the President's campaign, according to his opening statement, which was obtained by CNN.
Sondland, a major Trump donor and former hotel chain owner, has been at the heart of the Democratic impeachment inquiry led by the House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Oversight Committees because of his appearance on text messages provided to Congress between US diplomats, a top Ukrainian political aide and Giuliani.Rudy Giuliani's business dealings sit at the center of the deepening Trump-Ukraine scandal. Here's the latest.
Looks like crazy Rudy was in charge of Trumps staff. OUT OF CONTROL president
Who is leaking this...where is your transcript? Proof please...otherwise CompletelyFakeNews
US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland is speaking behind closed doors today before the House Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Oversight committees as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump and Ukraine. Read his prepared remarks: