House Democrats to subpoena key witness Gordon Sondland after Trump administration blocks his testimony in impeachment probe.
Luskin said Sondland had "previously agreed to appear voluntarily today, without the need for a subpoena, in order to answer the Committee's questions on an expedited basis." But "as the sitting U.S. Ambassador to the EU and employee of the State Department, Ambassador Sondland is required to follow the Department's direction."
Sondland responded: "Bill, I believe you are incorrect about President Trump's intentions. The President has been crystal clear no quid pro quo's of any kind. The President is trying to evaluate whether Ukraine is truly going to adopt the transparency and reforms that President Zelensky promised during his campaign.
"Ambassador Sondland traveled to Washington from Brussels in order to prepare for his testimony and to be available to answer the Committee's questions," Luskin said, adding that his client "believes strongly that he acted at all times in the best interests of the United States, and he stands ready to answer the Committee's questions fully and truthfully.
against former Vice President Joe Biden — Trump's possible opponent in the 2020 presidential election — and his son, Hunter.
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