Ukraine Sought US Diplomats' Advice On Trump Pressure Tactics: AP | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Desmond Butler, investigative reporter for the Associated Press, talks with Rachel Maddow about new reporting that even before the now infamous phone call with Donald Trump, Ukraine President Zelenskiy asked State Department officials for help understanding Trump's pressure for investigations of the Bidens and 2016. Aired on 11/18/19.

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Ukraine Sought US Diplomats' Advice On Trump Pressure Tactics: AP | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

[mvvpro]

"Now say, there is no pressure and I am saying this voluntarily. Do it!"

[kellyw.]

Not hard to see that President Z was feeling enormous pressure...that was an awkward moment!! It keeps getting deeper and deeper!!

[PeterSedesse]

Zelenskiy saying there was no pressure in front of Trump is like when the police show up and a battered wife says ' i fell down the stairs' in front of her abusing husband.

[CATCARDOZO]

It's obvious Zelensky must have felt pressured.

[supportyourtroopsathletes]

*All American Officials both past and present in and out of the department should step up to plate sort of speak should testify in front of Congress as more witnesses confirming the president of the Ukraine was indeed under pressure* .

[RikodiusRex]

Oh. So they did ask for help on the down low? Thank you Rachel for bringing this to our attention.

[jazzie]

Do anyone have a bingo sheet for the Impeachment hearings?

[marsvanleent]

But: I really love the comments of You deserve a firm hug!!

[Vanadisphoto]

Still didn't get that WH visit though.

[MysticsModels]

I still think it's likely no coincidence that hurting Ukraine helps Russia.

[MrBenniem]

With great respect...  Ben Nail From HollandI love your

[jodievukmir]

No one nor any country should have to beg or bow down to any president.

[katalac]

Ukraine has to be very careful to not offend any sitting president because we are very important to them and he has no idea who might be elected in the future

[janettechapple]

How can the State Dept simply not respond to subpoenas? I am not a US Citizen, but I thought these were unavoidable and compulsory?

[paflyfish]

So... where are these alleged notes or emails, and where is the paper trail? Would such, if in existence, be subpoenaed?

[Kannan]

And the US Diplomats told him "get it leaked"

[nvrgngback]

Heed the words of the Golden God.

Reason will prevail!

[lydiahkanyoro]

All this drama even has Rachel saying norgins instead of margins. 😂😂😂 Things are thick.

The Ukraine President was begging other people in the WH & his own people as to what he should do . This crazy man is demanding that I create a conspiracy story about Biden. But we need that milatary aid so badly, uhhh help me !

[bettygiles]

Can President Z testify before Congress?...just asking.