In today’s black is white, left is right, down is up news, the Trump White House has provided a set of talking points covering Wednesday’s testimony from Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.
Everyone will be greatly relieved to know that, according to Team Trump:
1. “Vindman stated the released transcript of President Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky was accurate.”
Which is true, except for the part where it’s completely false. Because Vindman reportedly testified that the transcript is missing critical phrases, including Trump specifically talking about Joe Biden.
2. “There was no quid pro quo on the call.”
Which is true, except for the part where Vindman testified that Trump demanded an investigation into a U.S. citizen in exchange for military assistance.
3. “Vindman did not question the legality of the call.”
Completely true, which is why, immediately after the call, Vindman asked for a meeting with the NSC’s top lawyer.
4. “The release of Pelosi’s impeachment inquiry confirms that she has been pushing a bogus an illegitimate impeachm.”
Now that one is simply not so. Pelosi’s impeachm is as good as anyone’s.