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Chadwick Matlin

Yovanovitch is echoing Taylor’s testimony, trying to ensure that the impeachment drama doesn’t swamp what they believe is also at stake: Ukraine’s future, and how involved Russia is in controlling it.

Galen Druke

Amelia, these immigrant witnesses have also provided fodder for Fox News and the like. One panel on Fox speculated that Vindman could be a spy

Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux

It’s also worth noting that Yovanovitch is among a handful of Democrats’ witnesses who come from an immigrant family. Vindman and Hill, who are appearing next week, also came to the U.S. as immigrants and made the decision to spend their careers in public service. It’s a subtle but sharp contrast to have these particular witnesses testifying against a president who has put restricting immigration at the center of his agenda.


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