A$AP Rocky oddly became a small part of presidential history on Wednesday (November 20). U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland mentioned Rocky — who was imprisoned in Sweden this past summer — multiple times during his testimony at the impeachment hearings for Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
In Sondland’s opening statement, the ambassador noted he “primarily discussed A$AP Rocky” with Trump during a July 26 call that’s become a major part of the impeachment proceedings.
While being questioned by attorney and director of investigations with the House Intelligence Committee Daniel Goldman, Sondland also noted State Department official David Holmes’ testimony helped him remember the conversation.
“What triggered my memory was someone’s reference to A$AP Rocky, which was I believe the primary purpose of the phone call,” he said.
Rocky was behind Swedish bars for weeks while awaiting trial on assault charges. Trump got involved in the situation by reaching out to Sweden’s prime minister, although it’s unclear if it helped at all. He later celebrated the Harlem-bred rapper’s release via Twitter.
Sondland’s call with Trump became part of the impeachment proceedings after it was revealed the president allegedly discussed his request for Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and other Democrats.
The call to Trump was made on an unsecured cellphone while Sondland was at a restaurant in Ukraine, causing concerns about Russia possibly monitoring the conversation.
Democrats believe Trump withheld $400 million in military aid to Ukraine in order to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate Trump’s political rivals.
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imagine being someone who actually thinks hes getting impeached. yikes
I never actually thought he would get elected either. Nothing is off the table in any situation anymore lol
I’m a Trump supporter, and I didn’t think he would be elected either… I thought he had the popularity in the states needed to win, but I thought corruption would overtake the national election outcome, as the DNC rigged it for Hillary Clinton, agaisnt Bernie, who willingly bowed down to the DNC. He destroyed his reputation by not standing up to that prove corruption, which is why he is not very popular, at least in comparison to his run in 2016. The fact that Warren and Biden are front runners is laughable! I actually initially thought Biden would be the best only potential threat to Trump 2020… until he started campaigning, and repeatedly has trouble conveying his thoughts. He says some stupid things, that aren’t stupid because of the idea, but are stupid because of the way he spits the words out. I didn’t like Obama, but Obama in contrast was a great public speaker. Very articulate, educated sounding, and Obama was a PRO at not triggering anyone at all. Obama did not ruffle feathers, which is partly why Trump won. A lot of people think things need to be shaken up, and that Obama was too quick to talk around the bush, with the political mumbo jumbo we’ve had for our entire lives. Even Regan and Kennedy sound like political mumbo jumbo when compared to Trump. Trump says stupid things too, and is childish at times, but he also drops serious truth bombs, and I respect that. It’s needed. The truth isn’t nice or pretty. The truth hurts.
I don’t think any objective human being has time to break down the many idiocies that exist in what you just said. I’m just going to say this: Obama’s very existence in the political sphere ruffled feathers, dude. That ruffling of feathers (which continues) is the singular reason the climate was amenable for Trump to win and remains such for a possible reelection.
I don’t think any objective human being has enough time to break down the many imbecilities that exist in what you just said, Jay. I’ll just say this: Obama’s very existence in the political sphere ruffled feathers, dude. That ruffling of feathers (which continues to this day) is the singular reason the climate was amenable for Trump to win and remains such for a possible reelection.
Impressive use of the word ” imbecilities”. Well played sir.
I disagree. Obama was a very carefully calculated president. He didn’t ruffle feathers at all. He was status quo, typical, ect. Obama was no different than Bush. One in the same. They all backed the same ideas and policy. They didn’t challenge anyone or anything. And Obama CERTAINLY didn’t trigger people, or “ruffle” any feathers. He was in offensive, and polite.
Obama will go down as the worst president that led to America’s demise. His legacy will be destroying real journalism and mass surveillance of Americans, which has led to Russian media control. He also let Wall St. off the hook for the 2008 financial crisis, Created ISIS and allowed Drone killings. It’s astonishing he can face the public after what he has done to America. His presidency was a huge mistake because the Russians can control any narrative and flood America with division & disinformation because Obama punished journalists and exiled whistleblowers. He also allowed the continuation of Mass surveillance to usher in an authoritarian government. Thanks, Obama. Also, he beat the shit out of anyone who wanted to speak out ex. Occupy Wall Street
Are you truly a Trump supporter or just a democrat hater? I get the latter. All them politicians are liars to some degree. But an actual supporter of Trump? Why? What merit? What accomplishments impress you? A well-documented liar. A sexual predator. Unfaithful husband. Absentee father. The emotional maturity of a teenager. The only thing left is you may be impressed by his wealth (which he also exaggerates) What about him would you possibly support?
Imagine being someone who doesn’t even understand the nomenclature of the process. He will be impeached. It’s a done deal. The Dems have their proof and the votes. It’s if he gets convicted or not that is the toss up and on the Senate.
Since you seem to know politics so well do you know what happens if he gets “impeached”? Nothing! Bill Clinton was impeached and received a slap on the wrist because you need a 2/3 vote by the senate after being impeached. In a majority republican senate, you think they’ll get the 2/3 vote necessary to have him removed from office?? I don’t think so. You’re a dip shit.
I didn’t suggest he’d be removed from office. I just said the guys is getting impeached. Which he will be. But you go with your angry internet badself. Joe Looksilly.
I.sraeli dual citizens in the government wont let him get impeached, look what Trump administration just announced yesterday, their support for the illegal settlements in the “holy land”.
*yawn* everyone said Trump would be gone about 30 controversies ago. Stop waiting on a miracle that ain’t coming and start thinking about the 2020 election.
Facts bro. The elections are 1 year away, they should be focusing on that. The democrats know impeachment won’t pass the senate but they’re hoping they can do enough damage to the Trump brand that he’ll be unelectable. I think it’ll backfire though. People are tired of the constant complaining and will vote for Trump anyway.
The goal of this impeachment is not necessarily to get him out of office but instead to show the world that the rule of law still exists in this country. If the dems allowed this to continue and instead only focused on the election it sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations. If the multitude of crimes committed by Trump and the GOP just went unanswered then there is no limit to the crimes that can go unpunished. This shows future presidents that they will be held accountable for their actions. The Dems dropped the ball on the Mueller report, as there were boatloads of impeachable offenses documented. Instead they allowed Bill Barr, Trump, and the rest of the GOP to mischaracterize the findings which lead the public to believe the report exonerated him. Anyone who has actually read the report is shocked and appalled by the crimes and shady dealings outlined in the report. The only thing keeping him out of prison is the DOJ policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.
And still goes back to Sweden after he and others vowed not to return if they didn’t set him free. And they didn’t he had to go to trial. HipHop is so fake.