Why William Taylor’s testimony shook Washington

Acting US ambassador to Ukraine corroborates allegations that sparked impeachment proceedings against Trump

William Taylor
William Taylor, the top US diplomat to Ukraine, leaves Capitol Hill
(Image credit: Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images)

An almost ten-hour testimony from America’s acting ambassador to Ukraine has thrown Washington into disarray amid the ongoing impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

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William Gritten

William Gritten is a London-born, New York-based strategist and writer focusing on politics and international affairs.