Mon Sep 23 17:30:42 UTC 2024: ## Trump Caught on Tape Calling for Ukrainian Ambassador’s Removal
A recently surfaced video has revealed a shocking moment where former President Donald Trump called for the immediate removal of Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. The video, obtained by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, shows Trump and his associates, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, discussing Ukraine at a political event in 2019.
The footage, part of Maddow’s documentary “From Russia with Lev,” highlights Parnas’s controversial role in the Trump administration. Parnas, who has since become a vocal critic of Trump, is shown in the video as he recounts the conversation with the former president.
According to Parnas, the topic of Yovanovitch arose after Trump was seemingly unaware of basic facts about Ukraine. When Parnas brought up gossip about the ambassador, Trump allegedly responded by saying, “Get rid of her. If you’re around him, take her out.”
The video has reignited concerns about Trump’s potential involvement in the ousting of Yovanovitch, an event that was central to his first impeachment. While the video does not offer definitive proof of Trump’s direct involvement, it provides new evidence that he was aware of efforts to remove Yovanovitch and may have encouraged them.
The revelation comes as the U.S. continues to grapple with the implications of Trump’s actions regarding Ukraine and the ongoing investigations into his presidency. The video is likely to further fuel political tensions and raise questions about Trump’s conduct while in office.
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