William Taylor's testimony is problematic for Trump, but undercut by Obama

The testimony on Wednesday from the most senior U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, William Taylor, was problematic for President Trump because of who Taylor is and the credibility he brings. But it won’t tip the balance in favor of impeachment.

In his opening remarks, Taylor noted bold efforts by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine to forge closer relationships with the European Union and strengthen the rule of law. He observed that Ukraine “has been violently attacked by Russia. … If we believe that nations get to decide on their own economic, political, and security alliances we must support Ukraine in its fight against its bullying neighbor. Russian aggression must not stand.”