Four big facts that blow up the GOP’s latest defense of Trump - The Washington Post

With the impeachment inquiry heading into its public phase, Republicans are road-testing yet another deeply absurd defense of President Trump: They are conceding that, yes, there may have been a quid pro quo, but there’s no proof Trump himself was behind it. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), a slavish loyalist, puts it this way: “When I get to ask questions, and when you see all of the transcripts, you will understand that there is no direct linkage to the president of the United States.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/11/07/four-big-facts-that-blow-up-gops-latest-defense-trump/