Gordon Sondland’s Explosive Impeachment Testimony Implicates Trump: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at a key witness to the Ukraine scheme providing evidence that there was a quid pro quo, and that it was ordered by the president himself.
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[@tootsla1252]

“Everyone was in the loop.” Just let that sink in.

[@yudithdm9302]

I did! It's bad. Republicans pls turn around, better late then never.

[@JeanetteFaith]

Everyone!! That includes Pompeo and Pence!!!

[@Chas-OTE]

You know it's gonna be a good holiday season when the entire upper echelon of this corrupt administration is finally implicated on record! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody!

[@nofaithjusthope8714]

@@JeanetteFaith ...Can we have a duel impeachment? trump AND pence...hello Mrs. President Pelosi and watch about a million republican heads literally explode at the same time.

[@couragekarnga8735]

That just makes them look worse!

[@DresdenShuffle]

Watching Sondland name names and drag everyone down with him on the sinking ship is extremely satisfying

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Totally Agree with you!

[@syahrezadifachri5121]

It's like "oh no no no no, i ain't goin alone. I'm taking you bitches with me!"

[@deebrown4877]

Agreed 💯💯😄😄👏👏👏

[@fhj5830]

Why Sonland say there is no qud pro quo?

[@drew3030]

@@fhj5830 He categorically didn't. Stop getting your news from Fox.

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

Well, that explains Perry's sudden resignation. Probably getting his affairs in order.

[@colinhoulder3712]

I resent that characterization of Trump. The bobcat is a noble and beautiful animal.

[@keelahrose]

Someone on Twitter said her Trump friends are actually depressed right now. Best news I've heard in ages. EDIT: Wow lotta replies. I meant to say her pro-Trump friends, lol.

[@mikaylabansie9512]

You should see them on faux fox. tucker & hannity look suicidal. Gunna give ingham a welfare check 😂😂😂

[@tejanothetexan4115]

@@mikaylabansie9512 😁👍

[@AI-Assist-2024]

Noooo... don't let them cry 😭... they can testify for Trump if they want to... which comes with a very special "Go to Jail for free" card 💳

[@carolyntalbot947]

Does he really have friends? Everything in his life is transactional. I think he just has people whose friendship benefits him. They're chosen strategically because they make him look important by association, or he might need to use them some day. Or both. He makes people complicit in things they wouldn't otherwise do, to protect himself--even if it means potentially ruining their career, their reputation, and their other relationships. Maybe their freedom.

[@klarastern5597]

that really is a good sign... that means, that the actually start to listen to the facts... VERY good direction! Then we can finally share ONE reality again :)

[@02air]

Sondland dropped more names then Tahani on The Good Place.

[@andrewthezeppo]

That is so funny, I am going to share your comment with my godfather Barak Obama

[@cill6831]

or rogelio on Jane the virgin

[@niveknanorc7316]

aww,,,that shows last season,,,

[@joseescolano3357]

Best comment ever!!

[@astrologerdawn1200]

AKA Wilkey I don't think there's any chance of Sondland going to The Good Place! LOL LOL

[@xdevantx5870]

Say it with me now, A Narcissist's Prayer: That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did... You deserved it.

[@oscarkazadi7874]

Dope.

[@ryanhough]

Nailed it. Only line missing is... They did it first.

[@YallAintRight]

When dealing with one in person, please remember your rights: You have the right to remain stoic. Everything sincere you say and do, can and will be used to manipulate and torture you, for their enjoyment.

[@Bill_Garthright]

_You deserved it._ Well, admittedly, anyone who could have voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 but didn't actually do so _does_ deserve all of this. But not those of us who did our civic duty. And not the rest of the world, either.

[@harlcc261]

great summation, lol

[@felinecontrolled]

The look on Nunes' face is almost precious. I didn't know he was capable of mimicking human expressions beyond sniveling and false indignation.

[@diaperdude6163]

And yet you still support genital mutilation.

[@alexbc7493]

As much as I dislike Sondland's role in the whole scheme, at least he was smart enough to know when to call it quits lol

[@johnkeith8072]

Yes, but being a reluctant witness, that is holding back and having to be baby stepped, after lying in sworn testimony twice, may not keep him out of prison. At least, we can hope not...

[@uzumakiangelus]

He was smart enough to realize Trump is gonna throw him under the bus the moment it was convenient.

[@menkros1]

He saved himself from potential jail time.

[@couragekarnga8735]

He's the FBI informant both sides hate.

[@richardpruett7500]

Loved the part where he said the quid pro quo was just a presumption on his part. Week Two, and still no evidence of a crime implicating the president!

[@civil_villain]

When will Sharpie finally come out and denounce the president's use of their products for his illegal purposes?!?

[@juliecopelandbarrows2971]

😝😝😝

[@couragekarnga8735]

Probably just as soon as the GOP.

[@AmberAmbwee]

Courage Karnga Good one.

[@russellhinton9272]

Civil Villain , unfortunately they need all the help they can get, better options out there in my opinion

[@debranelson1987]

Yeah, Trumps giving Sharpie a bad name.

[@sallybowles2781]

Sondland doesn't want to go to jail, good for him...

[@emeraldspark101]

I really hope when this is all over, somebody looks at Trump and says, "Mr. Trump, you're fired."

[@slydog1080]

Why are they locking up all the Democrats on Kip Simpson (KZbin).

[@nedstewart1]

I really hope when this is all over, somebody looks at Trump and says, "Mr. Trump, you're fired. 5 years is a long time for you to wait.If I am a Democratic strategist, I am at least a little bit worried about the new Marquette Law School survey showing President Trump winning Wisconsin in hypothetical match-ups against top-tier 2020 Democratic primary candidates.

[@harlcc261]

Let's have a Lotto for it !!!

[@leadbenefitdirector664]

@@nedstewart1 facts!!!

[@joshuamcgee9658]

for what? ;) there was no scheme. Your sondlands testimony was as worthless as a sack of toe nail clippings kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5-oiIyfoamamck the stupidity and gullibility of you left is laughable haha please do fall deeper into insanity as your sides only testimony is blown away in the storm of absolute truth

[@EvaFleming]

Has anyone else noticed this is our third Closer Look this week? I’m not complaining, I’m thrilled!

[@kinamonika]

StarWine I love love them!

[@depressionbeard9882]

StarWine T'was foretold in the ancient prophecies that we will have an increasing number of closer looks before the downfall of the orange tyrant. A week shall come where we have 5. And that will be the end of it.

[@couragekarnga8735]

I'm overjoyed!

[@nix2747]

I feel like we're getting one a day for this whole hearing

[@EvaFleming]

Depression Beard I’m not sure how we’d get five. Seth is only on Monday-Thursday, but that would be great.

[@pibegonzalez]

"Just following orders" why does that sound familiar???

[@Nettiebae]

Pibe Gonzalez Nazi Germany?

[@JSCroce85]

Chilling familiar and common

[@allenbennett5671]

We follow orders or people die, am I'm clear? Crystal. A few good men.

[@vickymc9695]

Because trump's a neo Nazis?

[@shockwave1126]

Nuremberg Trials

[@tootieq6527]

If they ever make a “dramedy” about the impeachment hearings, they HAVE to cast Jeff Ross as Sondland.

[@kemadu3330]

Perfect!

[@iMatchEnergyLikeABoss]

I think Sondland would want to play himself. LoL

[@bernvigz9138]

We need to put America first before any political party. This is insane.

[@NewMessage]

Sondland saw that bus coming, and decided to push first is all.

[@AmberAmbwee]

New Message Trump: “there is no bus! This is fake news!”

[@paintinganimalsonrocks7633]

Jump first.

[@sterlingmaloryarcher6288]

I am glad Nunes finally had nothing stupid to say. Jordan needs to take Nunes' example and stop embarrassing himself.

[@javierrck18]

You didn't watch the hearing, nuñez was pushing the whole hunter Biden thing again. And he still defended trump.

[@JT-gt4uv]

@@javierrck18 still haven't heard a question or answer as to why the military aid was even on hold to begin with from republicans. Sondland gave a vague answer and just said a reason was never given to me about it.

[@lolawants2008]

Have to strongly disagree

[@couragekarnga8735]

And his state.

[@sterlingmaloryarcher6288]

@w9j15g I know he spoke today... I heard most of it. After Sondland finished his testimony today, Schiff then asks Nunes if he wants to speak and he says "no" and looks over at Jordan. They really had nothing to say after Daniel Goldman questioned Sondland (0:38)

[@2l84t]

Sondland is a man who's realized he donated a million dollars just to have his reputation trashed, is about to be thrown under the bus for following orders and he's not having it . He's just parked Spankys bus on the train track , gotten off taking the keys with him. That look is for Spanky through the glass as the horn sounds .

[@nagantm441]

Except he said he said he didn't ever actually get any orders

[@bashboi4074]

Sondland looks like he was posing for his picture to go in history books

[@tartra]

You don't pay a million to be an ambassador to not know an opportunity when you see one.

[@ayetigboo]

Subscribe to my KZbin channel quid pro quo

[@TheRealGigatess]

@Nerd And Geek Well, he was. You'll see. Hindsight is 20-20.

[@Chunkboi]

gigatess for Trump, that means he sees with his butt.

[@TheRealGigatess]

@@Chunkboi You KNOW it!

[@jenniferjuniper97]

Signed, sealed and delivered. At the end, Sonland glared into the camera like, "Take THAT Mr. Perfect mofo."

[@ACKMINDSEYE]

“I want to be a foreign ambassador.” “What are your qualifications?” “Here’s a million dollars for you.” “Thank you, Ambassador.”

[@JoshSweetvale]

Diplomacy!

[@coolazul-ic9km]

Another ignorant Gruber puke/ Obamas donors were made ambassadors. STFU you ignorant punk.

[@debadev2179]

😂😂😂

[@jaime72985]

@@coolazul-ic9km ok boomer

[@gypsy_spirit8047]

@@coolazul-ic9km something triggered you ... Yes ALL incoming Presidents replace the previous President's politically appointed ambassadors. Previous Presidents replaced 1/3 with political appointees and so far Trump has replaced over 1/2 with political appointees, then there is the fact that in his entire administration, 1 in 14 of Trump's political appointees are former lobbyists, which has been unheard of in any previous administrations. Most recently this scandal made headlines: ""Leaked email: Trump ambassador pick offered RNC $500,000 for confirmation vote - Billionaire donor Doug Manchester vowed $500,000 RNC donation in exchange for "majority vote" on his confirmation By Igor Derysh November 18, 2019 10:30PM (UTC) President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to the Bahamas was involved in a “possible pay-for-play scheme” involving the Republican National Committee, according to a CBS News investigation. Doug Manchester, a billionaire hotel developer who likes to be called “Papa Doug,” was offered the Bahamas post one day after Trump’s inauguration. Manchester donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund. Trump told the billionaire, “I should probably be the ambassador to the Bahamas and you should be president,” Manchester told CBS."" You can read more about this at: www.salon.com/2019/11/18/leaked-email-trump-ambassador-pick-offered-rnc-500000-for-confirmation-vote/

[@Nbeg_Backthorn]

Gordon Sondland didn't want to go to prison like Roger Stone.

[@vernhoke7730]

Yeah, he dropped a million bucks to travel all over Europe on the taxpayers dime, not go to prison.

[@mmodnao]

Sondland is a billionaire. He paid 1M$ to travel over Europe for free? Really? Do you know how much travel you can buy with 1M$? Your comment makes no sense.

[@vernhoke7730]

@@mmodnao It makes sense if you understand what an ambassador does. He doesn't pay for anything, maybe a meal once in a while. Travel, meals and a place to stay comes from taxpayer money. So he doesn't have to spend his cash.

[@judithmorneau6203]

So true this is his third time up lawyer must have given him up...

[@michaedove3562]

@@vernhoke7730 Don't forget the primary thing that really rich people want...Other people kissing their asses. I'd guess diplomatic immunity is a fair reason for wanting it also. Primarily the prestige of it though.

[@barbd2827]

Seth, the sentence is “I’d like you to do us a favor though”. (Though) is a very important word in this sentence.

[@tubeyhamster]

That phone call was perfect...ly incriminating.

[@Generalindifference]

No no it was perfecto 🤣

[@dcincdsr301]

Can we all stop saying quid pro quo? Its extortion. Plain and simple.

[@Peter_S_]

Instead of "Whistle Blower", how about "Patriot", “Honorable Citizen", "Honest Person", or “Soldier of the Constitution"?

[@JalebJay]

@@Peter_S_ whistle blower sounds like such a negative term

[@Peter_S_]

@@JalebJay That's your perception when in reality the whistleblower is exposing those who affect the country negatively. It's positive, not negative.

[@yudithdm9302]

@@Peter_S_ you are so right.

[@chinita1pr]

Instead of "President" how about "a$$hole"? Keeping it real.

[@Wolf462]

Trump - “That means it’s all over!” This might be the first time he ever spoke the truth! The rats are abandoning ship and rolling over faster and faster now. Self preservation is a powerful instinct... Thanks for these bits Seth. It’s a service to the country.

[@Smoove_J]

He’s practically been begging for impeachment since his election. It looks like he’ll finally get his wish.

[@mrkv4k]

@@Smoove_J I was thinking the same think. It almost looks like a good way to go, because he won't loose face in front of his followers (as he can still claim that the corrupt democrats forced him out) while going back to his ordinary lifestyle, where he can just golf and eat KFC.

[@ebbyc1817]

If only that was all he ever did (golf and eat KFC)...if only...

[@mrkv4k]

@@ebbyc1817 I mean, he clearly wants to do that more than he can now...

[@makesense9927]

@@ebbyc1817 this man is stage one dementia. The stress is going to tear him down quicker. I use to work with Memory Centers in S.Cali. I feel a little sorry for him, this is Regan again for dementia and no Nancy to keep him quiet and make decisions for him.

[@devintylerross]

If only there had been some clue that electing him would be a bad idea 🤔

[@billrodriguez255]

Oh, there were many. Trump's 2016 voters fall in one or more of three categories: Ignorant, stupid, and/or corrupt.

[@albertlee4132]

Wtn d or you’re ther ehrozt Yay wuIt weyfyry TIL D undistinguished. T

[@marietorres8134]

VERY, VERY BAD IDEA.

[@islandsaltwaterqueen7862]

There were many signs

[@dgreen9029]

the economy is doing great, President Trump's approval ratings are up???? Yeah ... Bad idea???? Just imagine if Hillary got in, I am so glad that the bad idea was the actual fact. Why not just accept the fact the Dems cannot handle losing, well get used to it. Canada is always an option if you can't handle losing. Look at the scoreboard. TRUMP 2020 :)

[@zelma8]

"I am not a crook." "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." "No Quid Pro Quo."

[@xagen268]

This!! 👏👏👏

[@AmberAmbwee]

Perfect.

[@bluemoon6380]

Nailed it

[@daedum3177]

Haha. Yes!

[@freewholeEtoes]

Gottem

[@egoro8905]

Sondland looks so smug during this entire hearing. In his mind "time to dodge prison"

[@Mikathedog100]

in his defense, I think that was probably nerves, given what he actually said and the way he spoke carefully to make sure every word was understood..but, yeah, he definitely looked smug.

[@ironside61]

Actually he consistently implicated himself. It was he thought probably "if im going down im taking all of them with me."

[@JonathanNeilRhodes]

That was exactly my thought

[@MariVlogable]

ironside31 that or he copped a deal for his cooperation in the impeachment proceedings

[@soupsgord]

I think he is thinking presidential pardon.

[@bessermt]

What do you call a Calamari Action Camera? A Squid Go Pro.

[@rocky5152]

Its a horrible cliche" but so frigging true. "You elect a clown...You get a circus" Time for this circus to come down big time!

[@relaxingsounds05]

This whole administration has been a joke from the beginning. A joke that has lasted far too long 😒

[@helenpatterson3858]

It was NEVER funny.

[@thehellyousay]

Just wait til they get to the punchline.

[@JonathanNeilRhodes]

Thanks to people like Pelosi and Schumer. Should have started impeachment proceedings immediately after the Mueller report

[@YZ250W1]

JonathanNeilRhodes I’m glad they waited. Now he will be crushed.

[@ryankountz9752]

No no babe, jokes are funny. This administration looked sad.

[@Noggindoing]

"I do not want a quid pro quo" is a totally normal thing for a human being to say. Except it has never been uttered by any human being in the history of the world until now.

[@wHizK3y]

Same as "This was a perfect phone call".

[@edithmoronge9054]

you're right about that, The only way one can say "I don't want quid pro quo" is if quid pro quo had been a subject matter in a conversation. No one, out of the blues, blurts, "I want nothing, I want no quid pro quo" Makes absolutely no sense... But it's hilarious!

[@edwardmiessner6502]

"I'm always in a good mood!" Cried the manbaby while in the midst of having a meltdown. And with him, "the right thing" is something that benefits him personally.

[@cgip2619]

This guy’s hilarious he has no intention of protecting trump.

[@bravesirrobin5839]

Nor should he He should be loyal to the american voters, not the president

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

@@bravesirrobin5839 american people, not voters!

[@maryhunter6389]

@Christien du Preez - Nah, Sondland was enjoying this a bit too much. I think he likes being the center of attention. Nice joke though.

[@justalostlocal]

@Christien du Preez He doesn't want prison time. Better to be honest than sticking to paper thin lies.

[@tanyawade5197]

Not now. He tried to. 🌈

[@jonathanrutledge6105]

Nunez definitely dropped a cow pie after Sondlands testimony. Clearly had to hold back that moooooo of distress!

[@johnmartin2470]

Imodium

[@sheisapearla]

hahaha I have to say I have done a LOT of laughing in recent times! Thanks to funny people such as yourself 😂

[@markhinrichs2085]

Cud you be mooore real?

[@couragekarnga8735]

Can we not compare Nunez to a cow? At least cows can be adorable.

[@Argumemnon]

"I just turned off the television". No, Donnie. You kept watching. That's how you "remembered" what you said on the phone.

[@kosys5338]

Exactly, an habitual liar can never remember all their lies.

[@eddieohearn17]

You can’t unrob a bank after you have been caught.

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Sadly, forty-five million people didn’t understand this.

[@robinjackson7882]

Austin Powers And they will support Trump no matter what. Whatever it takes to disillusion them is too horrible to contemplate.

[@billrodriguez255]

Ignorant, stupid, and/or corrupt.

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Sondland sure did get honest today, didn't he? I bet he was scared of getting "Stoned" and doesn't want to end up in prison. Good call, Ambassador. 👍

[@Zee06]

"We were just following the orders of the President"---Are we watching impeachment of Trump or the Nurenberg trials?

[@thehellyousay]

Oh, like you'll hang any of these traitors and war criminals.

[@cherylcampbell9369]

@@thehellyousay true.

[@thexalon]

Well, given that this administration also has Nazis in it (e.g. Stephen Miller) ...

[@allhumansarejusthuman.5776]

Shocking how close we came isn't it? Hopefully we learn our lesson this time

[@couragekarnga8735]

Well, Trump is stupid Hitler...

[@Dobbyisafreeelf595]

I lost it when he said “ASAP Rocky” 😂😂😂

[@enderz1341]

*_Hands bank teller a Note:_*_ "I have a gun. Give me all the money in your drawer."_ Teller: "Sir, there are cameras all around this bank; you're not even wearing a mask, it would not be wise to try to rob me." Me to the other patrons: "I want no money from this teller. I want her to do the right thing!" *_Gets tackled by security_* "I'm not robbing the bank! I had a perfect conversation with this teller!"

[@trnharris]

And that about wraps it up😜

[@Bill_Garthright]

"I can't be guilty of attempted robbery anyway, because I was just in this bank last week, and I didn't pull out a gun _then._ Look at the security tapes! Look at the tapes! I didn't have a gun during my _first_ - and *most important* - visit to this bank. So I clearly can't be guilty _now._ TOTAL EXONERATION!" :)

[@enderz1341]

It was all the Bidens' fault. His son got a job at that bank, and I am concerned with embezzlement, bigly. So much embezzlement, folks. Believe me. So I sent my lawyer to that bank, to look over people's shoulders to see if he was embezzleing anything. But most to congratulate the teller on their birthday. _That's_ what was written on that note he passed to the teller. No you can't see the note, I put it in my safe. My scrapbooking safe. No withdrawls. A perfect note.

[@jwwilliam6333]

this is too good......you guys are hilarious...:). send these scenarios over to SNL pls.

[@virginiatyree6705]

11 23 19 Hey@@jwwilliam6333, Ikr; too funny. Maybe, SNL trolls these comments for skits, maybe. We'll have to watch & find out. Be well. v

[@windandsun9615]

Who could recognize a quid pro quo better that the guy who got his ambassadorship for a million dollars?

[@andrewthezeppo]

Points

[@rickc2102]

Touche.

[@jimmythebold589]

so obvious i neglected to consider, thanks!

[@relentlessndn5183]

GOOD ONE!!

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

Oo.. I hadn't even considered that.

[@Vagajammer]

Why did Drumpf go to the optometrist? He feared he was losing 2020

[@JimBananas]

Because he keeps making a spectacle of himself

[@thehellyousay]

🤦

[@michelekett8450]

😂

[@fudgesticklebear]

Top tier Dad joke 👍

[@ruslankadylak2999]

"He feared" is not needed here. And he used to be a democrat.

[@citiphysiotherapyandrehabl891]

The guy is smart. He just doesn't want to end up in prison like the others

[@maryhunter6389]

@Christien du Preez - Stop trolling. You won't get your silly conspiracy theory attempt to spread this way.

[@deepdish2034]

@Christien du Preez you using your feelings and discrediting witnesses because you have no argument with his testimony Sondland wasn't a liberal sympathizer so the overwriting the 2016 election lie won't work

[@maryrosekent8223]

There’s no call to insult bobcats that way!

[@MRELC1996]

Innocent people aren't scared of committing perjury under oath...

[@couragekarnga8735]

And Trump is about as innocent as he is sane.

[@brandonbenjamin9452]

Courage Karnga Very. Stable. Genius. 🚼

[@s.mittle]

It's funny Nunes wants to take a break because he was so nervous and complains that Schiff went to let the press know what just happened

[@couragekarnga8735]

If I were the GOP, I'd be nervous too.

[@Hammern28]

" Sounds like something I would say. " That answer alone, is enough for anyone to believe the statement and answers he gave.

[@annasoloweszyk5224]

Trump will say he doesn’t know Giuliani even if he is my private lawyer

[@fizgig2016]

I am waiting for that with bated breath - you know it's coming!

[@RogersMgmtGroup]

Who's Rudy again?

[@mauricio.montoya]

The face of Nunes represents the republican's defense on this case

[@johnkeith8072]

@Rob C Ditto...

[@johnkeith8072]

That's what stunned and stupid looks like...

[@Edu_Kate]

I want to shake some sense into him. He's obviously not very savvy to know that people who serve on boards of directors are usually from a variety of businesses unrelated to that company. He's just not very bright.

[@DrejaAndi]

I hope to see him make that face again when he is tried and convicted for obstruction of justice.

[@couragekarnga8735]

Unfortunately, it also represents Ohio.

[@Whoeverheardof]

I like how Sondland kept emphasizing that he really, really didn’t want to ever talk to Giuliani.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Who would.

[@sacadosify]

"I do not want a quid pro quo!" But you got one, so off you go!

[@alegladbrewing]

"If the Republicans have any integrity at all..." Awwww, the naivete is so adorable.

[@lizzy20gierczak47]

No the GOP has become a fascist party. They lie incessantly and have no loyalty to the constitution nor rule of law. Conservatives of principle have left the GOP>

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

You people are trying to undo the vote of the people over hearsay. That's literally your argument. Stop projecting about who doesn't have integrity.

[@MrDavidknigge]

@@TuhljinTampergauge What alternate universe do you inhabit?

[@majorsynthqed7374]

@@lizzy20gierczak47 The GOP is not trying to dismantle one half of the First Amendment and the Second Amendment--those are Democrats. The GOP does not set up sanctuaries to protect illegals--those are Democrats. The GOP in a few states did not pass laws that allow a baby born to a mother who wanted an abortion to be able to discuss whether or not she wanted the now living baby to live--those were Democrats now truly trying to legalize murder. Who's the fascist party now? Who's the party attacking the law and the Constitution now?

[@buicia1130]

Whoever put that Nunes in Congress should be ashamed of themselves. He’s a disgrace, blind, and deaf.

[@surewinner]

What about those who put in Gym Jordan? Hard to tell who is worst.

[@HideousConformity]

@@surewinner Or people like Louie Gomert, Steve King, James Inhofe... There are so many idiots in Congress that are so stupid it makes you shudder at the thought of how stupid the people who elected them might be, because you can't help but think that they'd have to be even dumber.

[@genghiskhan9269]

@@HideousConformity Rethuglicans are treasonous racist Nazis

[@ittakesallkinds809]

I mean, really! WTF California?!?!?!

[@bsadewitz]

Imagine how much an administration populated by entirely competent staff could get away with. We're lucky Trump is so lame. I'd like to think that perhaps voters will be more discriminating in the future. Campaign finance must be radically reformed. I favor making all private campaign funding illegal. Each candidate would be provided an equal, modest campaign grant, etc. The reason I'm saying all this is because there STILL are millions of people rabidly defending Trump. I don't know how they can.

[@couragekarnga8735]

No one can get Trump in trouble more than Trump himself.

[@tankjohnson5857]

I CAN'T READ OR WRITE

[@DobermannJeff]

Greets from #dobermann 😀👍

[@DobermannJeff]

😂😂😂 #dobermann

[@Ilyathe2nd]

This is turning out to be one big 'A Few Good Men' scenario :D Trump definitely didn't order a Code Red on Private Santiago, he specifically said No quid pro quo during a conversation on it, clearing himself of all guilt tremendously. That's what you do when you're completely innocent of what it is you're using the negative of. I often tell grocers I'm not planning on robbing them, hence I have so many Customer of the Year awards in my prison cell. We need him on that wall, and it needs to protected by men with tweets. Semper fib.

[@tankjohnson5857]

@@DobermannJeff 👨🏿🧒🏿👦🏿

[@pdute1]

I think at that moment Devin Nunez was thinking; "It's time I went back home to my Cows! And tell them I'm So Sorry for Embarrassing them on Live TV!"

[@Oblithian]

They need to enforce those subpeopnas, even if they aren't going to use the testimonies before their decision. You can't just keep letting people treat them like a casual text that they can't be bothered responding to, they'll just be taken even less seriously. If you never bite, it doesn't take long for people to start ignoring your barking.

[@hollywould05]

I’m glad the republicans made this a public hearing so everyone can witness this disgraceful behavior made themselves

[@mc1412007]

Now from what i heard they want it closed doors

[@mariespi96]

And the Republicans ask for it to be public... the dummies

[@tashgambas4374]

S except for Trump supporters. And even if they do one day understand and accept that he broke FEC law yet again, they will see it as so insignificant because they feel like they’ve been losing a culture war for 50 years and Trump is likely their last hope

[@leechap3]

Trump: "I hardly know the guy.." What, he gave me a million bucks and I appointed him to be ambassador to the EU? Nope, never heard of him.

[@leechap3]

@NotGonnaTell MyName Donald Trump in the White House is like a 12 year old in an air traffic control tower running around pushing buttons. - Anonymous

[@tammywilliams2035]

Plus he had maybe 20 calls with Sondland.

[@kevincarey1453]

That was lie number 7334... similar to "Roger Stone had nothing to do with my campaign!" Or "I don't know Matt Whittaker!"

[@Becky_Cal]

He’s so freaking blatant with his lying 🤥 it’s seriously comical!! Unfortunately for us, this criminal occupies the White House. “Vote him out! Vote 🗳 him out!” ✊🏼✊🏼

[@indigochild6079]

Lee C lol

[@mmatih22]

My impression of Sondland has been that he is thoroughly enjoying the limelight !

[@TheLadyEmsworth]

Sondland: "Read my lips-"I am NOT going to jail!"

[@IAmSuzyQ]

Jim Jordan has one big question for the Whistleblower, "How did it feel to actually report the wrongdoings of others?".

[@ericdavis9210]

Ouch. Legit burn.

[@Dan-Simms]

I bet Trump is sweating more than Prince Andrew right now.

[@appletile2887]

I think Trump would love to trade places with Andrew or Epstein right now 😀

[@tommymcweedface229]

Fuckin good one!!

[@craiggagnon8407]

ooooh i dunno, thats a close one hahaha

[@Noises]

Of course not. trumps not a reptilian. He jut serves them at their pleasure. 🦎

[@lilsammich8252]

More than at all of his rallies?

[@jeffbrunton3291]

I want nothing - says Trump after being caught and trying to establish an “alibi” - but really establish consciousness of guilt

[@adam_p99]

This change of defense is soooo predictable. It’s the same strategy over and over.

[@diaperdude6163]

Yeah, kinda like when Hillary and Obamtard said they needed to blow up syria,libya,iran etc because of "weapons of mass destruction".

[@jimsvideos7201]

Nice to see the rats scurrying off a sinking ship.

[@yourstruly2512]

Jim's videos I know, right? Finally!! :)

[@drewbola]

The problem is they're not. People are still trying to defend this stuff. Ambassador Sondland is trying to protect himself from going to jail.

[@couragekarnga8735]

They'll drown too.

[@jessstuart7495]

Now that the GOP is on defense, America will witness just how deplorable the cult of Trump (COT) can go. It's gonna get ugly, folks.

[@garyconner6151]

The trump tanic is sinking.

[@suzanneslaw2562]

Thank you Seth and your writers/the show for keeping this madness REAL for us all!!! I literally await your vids to be posted to see and hear how you cut through and obliterate the word salad and gaslighting that is seemingly taking over in efforts to stupefy the masses. Your broadcast IS my nightly news!! So grateful for you and all you do there! Blessings Love and Light to you and the show! Keep up the outstanding work. 💕💜💕

[@rololoy2]

Sonland looks like a fun guy to hang with 😂

[@mariealdridge3080]

None of the characters listened to Micheal Cohen’s explicit warnings about Trump and how he operates.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

@jimmy jimmy Pedo Island? Wasn't that Trump's favorite resort that he doesn't own?

[@seanbrown8920]

They thought they were smarter than DJT. Kanye and he are so smart they are bewildering to simpletons like us.

[@HarpsiFizz]

@jimmy jimmy all you have left is personal attacks and name-calling. That's how I know you're frustrated.

[@randyohm3445]

@Tara Gibson If you're willing to look the other way and ignore the evidence because the economy is doing well, does that mean you're been bought? How much extra have you made? What does your integrity go for? If we ran a kickstarter to pay you more than the extra you got from the economic improvements, would you have a change of heart and decide that trump should be impeached? I have a few dollars, how much evidence are you willing to consider for a fiver?

[@leodog13]

Yeah, his testimony was nine months ago, so these idiots should have seen this coming.

[@amandaluft9953]

I keep waiting to hear Melania is the whistleblower 😂

[@rowynnecrowley1689]

That would be so awesome! Unlikely, but awesome.

[@Ivartshiva]

you win the internet

[@jenniferjuniper97]

Yes, unlikely, but would be ironic. I believe Barr is the whistleblower.

[@jaminegender5748]

What if it’s KellyAnn? Lol

[@huh2495]

Pence the scarecrow lmfao If i only had a brain Hilarious

[@dgreen9029]

Where is yours?

[@alphaomega4968]

"I would like you to do us a favour... teach me how to spell my own name" "Sure thing Mr. Ttump"

[@rayndawg7181]

Of course Nunes sharted, he sharts every time he opens his mouth to talk.

[@Mikathedog100]

Man, he pissed me off. He sat there attempting to say that an opinion piece in the Ukraine was the same as interferring in an election...Ugh, such a dumb argument for anyone, let alone someone in government.

[@WeedWhacker2010]

Recall that Devin Nunes used to be a dairy farmer (hence there is(was?) a Twitter account called :Devin Nunes' Cow"). The GOP hypocrisy is so blatant...the name Nunes. Sure, sounds vaguely Hispanic, actually is of Portuguese origin. In Spanish might be spelled "Nunez". Really, why does Devin carry water for tRUMPski von Putin? Is Nunes' family being held hostage or something???

[@nofaithjusthope8714]

Ben Younger...What do you expect he's head and shoulders up trumps ass 24/7 along with Graham, Moscow Mitch, Barr, Jordan and Gaetz and the rest of the republican's in Congress. VOTE BLUE 2020

[@weaselworm8681]

Fartgate means nothing to me. Nunes’ willingness to place self above nation does.

[@johnkeith8072]

Now you got me thinking South Park...

[@radoslawlanga1809]

"I did not Quid Pro Quo" "I did not!" "O! Hi Rudi!"

[@barthalen]

"How's your crime life, ha ha"

[@asideofaioli4630]

I live for the room 🙏

[@asideofaioli4630]

The sex moan track is the best though....

[@rysun8709]

The worst best movie of all time

[@LordBledisloe]

Haha. Gold.

[@djmouseshadow4735]

Thanks Seth and the Late Night team for all the excellent work -- these segments are more valuable than entire day of watching cable news. I post the videos to VisionForAmerica.com whenever I can.

[@davidtaylor630]

at least Sondland is smart enough to know when his goose is cooked and its time to spill the beans

[@dgreen9029]

that's why Sonderline could not answer questions and changed his testimony. He could not keep anything straight. If I was on trial and he was my key witness, I would be the happiest man on earth, due to his unable to keep anything straight. The only thing he could keep straight was his jokes about his wife and his amigos, which is not good for someone testifying.

[@sammakin4325]

"We followed the President's orders." Translation: I ain't getting under no bus!

[@christinemusselman5499]

"Just followed orders." Sounds like what the Nazis said at the Nuremburg trials.

[@tretre3892]

😂😂😂

[@grandy2875]

@@christinemusselman5499 and Oliver North during the Iran-Contra hearings...

[@myriam221]

@@christinemusselman5499 some Nazis went down, others went to work for NASA and US organisations, no justice in this World 🤷‍♀️ and these fools with their contacts and the money they have won't go to jail 😒

[@christinemusselman5499]

@@myriam221 Yes, after WWII, the West (i.e., the U.S.) got some Nazi scientists and the Soviet Union got some. But a lot of the Nazis who committed crimes against humanity were caught, tried and punished (some were put to death). But I agree with you. Some Nazis got off because the U.S. and the USSR both knew the space race was going to define who will rule the world. And it's ironic that the U.S. and Russia are still in our everyday news.

[@glassturf5584]

Trump: No Quid Pro Quo. Sondland: Yes Quid Pro Quo.

[@couragekarnga8735]

You know Trump doesn't know what that means, right? If someone explained it to him, he'd just confess!

[@ntandosekay]

Trump: Read the f transcript ! Us: We effin' did, you idiot !

[@AngryKittens]

Trump voters: What's a quid pro quo?

[@AngryKittens]

@jimmy jimmy Is that what Trump tells you on your ass-kissing sessions?

[@toniroberts8117]

“I wasn’t speeding, my wife’s pregnant, on my way to the hospital.... Okay, I was speeding, wife’s not pregnant, don’t even have a wife....was speeding big time, and I’m drunk.....on cocaine”..... 😂

[@pamelahartgraves3823]

After the last two weeks this was really appreciated. Needed a good laugh! Thanks!

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

"There is no loyalty among criminals". They are the fastest flippers there are. How many are now "under the bus"? 🚌🚌🚌

[@DetroitAnalog]

I really don't get these people's loyalty to Trump... He has proven that he will throw anybody and everybody under the bus without exception, if he thinks it might give him ahead start running away from criminal charges. Hell, he'd throw anybody under the bus just to avoid bad ratings

[@megamanxhunter]

In pro wrestling lingo, this was a burial.

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

I've been a prosecutor for 16 years, and you are absolutely correct... criminals are very easy to flip on each other. In fact, the majority of damning testimony we get from their fellow conspirators.

[@PersonalPariah]

Because when they're under oath it's their own arses on the line.

[@falahati]

He was loyal to Trump; you are missing the point. Guliani and Trump ware the people who ware ready to let him go under the bus; he clearly just trying to stay afloat by taking all under with him. Now from what I saw, read and heard from the testimony, unlike what this video and other media outlets are trying to say, he was not objectively that successful. But you can't blame a man for trying to survive.

[@ghostmobiil]

Sonland: looks into camera like he's on the Office

[@havefaith4358]

LOL! That's my favorite part of that show.

[@wordzmyth]

Well this is the ultimate reality TV. We needed someone who knows they are living the dream.

[@SleepIntoTheDiamondLife]

@@ObesePuppies who's Kevin Malone? that's Ashton Kutcher. 👀

[@laurah674]

Sondland is a few short years from becoming Creed

[@jhonatanlanguasco1936]

Damn exactly like i thought reminded me of dwight lol

[@tjwilson1591]

The horse is DEAD, Trump, stop beating it!

[@jazz21977]

It's not tho.... The horse will be dead as soon as the fat man has been dragged out of office wearing an orange jumpsuit.

[@michaelgodsonmoton9192]

Rudy Juliani should get prison time like what he gave out in NY.

[@MsRedwiz]

I love how Sondland just went ahead and spoke plain English :D

[@JoshSweetvale]

Dems are robots. They're nice people, but don't ever bend down and simplify to the plebs what they're saying.

[@khosibmdlalose8806]

Pity Trump supporters will still need a translator.

[@avabingoodc.6254]

@Christien du Preez You make this entire scenario up from a look? Wow! Conspiracy theorist much?

[@JoshSweetvale]

@@khosibmdlalose8806 I.Q. bar for sanity is being lowered further and further. It's progress.

[@avabingoodc.6254]

@Christien du Preez Ok sir. I'd imagine that intelligence would percieve rather than percept. Lol.

[@ETHYLYNN]

Sondland : “EVERYONE WAS IN THE LOOP”

[@Anon-qp3kt]

And he repeats that line in a public hearing LMFAO

[@SGGCREATIVES]

@FLAG BANDIT Caps Lock Yeah!!!

[@norezenable]

@FLAG BANDIT Are you joking? The hearings are hours and hours every day of, trump wanted the announcement of an investigation into biden/burisma before he would release aid money. Even the Republican-called witnesses confirm it. Then he only released the money after they got caught. And it was illegal for him to hold up the money for any reason, and the fact that it was for personal gain just makes it even worse.

[@kathcasey2090]

@FLAG BANDIT - What the hell is wrong with you?!?

[@tag427]

@FLAG BANDIT Yo Comrade Bandit You are way over your head-Perfect Trumper

[@visigodo7979]

How far away are we to Trump claiming he doesn't know Trump?

[@beastrule]

Lol sondlands face on the thumbnail is pure gold

[@kayomholt-montague7661]

I just love the fact that Sondland threw all these criminals in the administration under the bus! He gave them a huge taste of their own medicine, and it was amazing!

[@Kowasi]

I guess Sondland knew that Trump was only two moves away from firing him and decided to act first...

[@opendoorgames6413]

Meh, I watched the actual hearing. Your side isn't reporting about how Sondland walked his opening statement back and admitted that everything he said was an assumption... and that nobody ever told him there was a Quid Pro Quo in place. In fact, he also testified that he was expressly told that there wasn't a quid pro quo by the president. So really you are being duped by the media who aren't reporting the entire facts. So sorry for you.

[@user-wi9nq8oo4u]

You seriously can't be this stupid? My god this is hilarious!

[@opendoorgames6413]

@@user-wi9nq8oo4u I understand why you think so. Since the media isn't really reporting the facts that come out of this in favor of the president. I watched the whole hearing. I guess you are hearing exactly what you wish to believe... and the world is all puppies and rainbows for you. Enjoy your fantasy.

[@user-wi9nq8oo4u]

@@opendoorgames6413 OK Mr. Alternate Truth. All of Trump's thousands of lies can be fact checked and verified. Who lives in a fantasy ? I am sure we have all met dimwit in our lives but trump supporters really are the best of the best. Still waiting on Trump supporter defenses that doesn't involve attacking credible and highly respected witnesses.

[@brandondavidson4085]

"He looks like he just threw a match on a building soaked in gasoline". No, it's already on fire, Sondland's just happy to say who lit the place up.

[@Kuro_Tsuki]

"And the white house burned burned burned, And we're the ones that did it ; It burned burned burned while the president ran and cried..."

[@princhipessa1969]

This made me laugh hysterically! Thanks Seth 😂

[@SM-gl8yo]

Love Seth's wrap-up commentaries. Excellent.

[@teeemm4594]

Sondland's T shirt: I paid a million bucks and almost got a jail sentence.

[@zarakikon6352]

😆😆😆. Nice 1 👍.

[@a.westenholz4032]

That is what I have been thinking about. Sondland is a GOP mega donor. He is in the current trouble he's in because the the GOP and the Trump admin wanted to reward him for his support. Yet if they don't handle that situation with some kind of tact, other mega donors and friends of Sondland might very well start to think "there but for the grace of God go I". It would be all too easy for other donors to see themselves ending up somehow caught up in GOP troubles, illegalities, whatever, and start to want to put some distance between themselves and the party. Which would mean perhaps decreasing support. Besides plain not liking the way Sondland is being treated. Or Rex Tillersen was. Which may explain this sudden urge that billionaires have to jump in on the Democrat side of politics.

[@FrankypankyV8]

I never would be working in the government, if I was rich enough to buy a position. What is the motivation for a billionaire to do something like this? Sonderland, DeVos ... They could lean back and have a comfortable life on a remote island or yacht. Or is it an ego-trip?

[@jamedraa8472]

He bought himself these shenanigans. This is some expensive drama.

[@haxx7128]

I paid a million bucks and ended up spending another 2 million on lawyers to help me stay out of jail

[@agyemangkwame4235]

If I was to testify I would ask Jim Jordan how can American people trust him whiles he couldn’t do anything about the sexual harassment when he was a coach?

[@rowynnecrowley1689]

Couldn't? Or wouldn't?

[@annerodgers4081]

Agyemang Kwame We keep asking and he could not possibly care less. He is too busy being the tough guy. What a creep.

[@lolawants2008]

Not sexual harassment... it was sexual ABUSE, there’s a huge difference. And truthfully I’ve been having daydreams.. oh how I’d rip Jordan, Nunes & all those lying bastards apart

[@genwords1789]

Good Job! That was Hilarious Truth mix with Laughter👍 You Aim To Please!👏👏👏

[@ImNorman]

Sondland: "There WAS a Quid Pro Quo." Republicans defense: "So what? Where does it say that is illegal?" The Constitution Response: "The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” Trump Tweets: "I don't know this Constitution, we have never met."

[@nagantm441]

Until he then said that he presumed it

[@parkerxjr]

Truth

[@parkerxjr]

@Christien du Preez REALLY ? LOL C'MON MAN

[@parkerxjr]

@Christien du Preez I work at night and was off a couple days. I saw the whole proceeding . He is guilty . The reason I did not vote for Trump is because he has no experience. He may not have realized that he was committing BRIBERY which is in the constitution.

[@DrWhom]

"I hear he is a good guy, I've never heard of him, or actually, I have heard of him, very bad things, bad thing, I gotta tell you, to be honest I have never been impressed"

[@Rheinmeister09]

I think Seth can probably keep doing a Closer Look every night lately

[@couragekarnga8735]

Hey, I won't complain.

[@johnO21]

Yup With each day trumps actions keeps providing material