But you have to understand, Rudy (has) other people that he represents," Trump said, adding that Giuliani has "done work in Ukraine for years." But according to the rough transcript of a phone call between Trump and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump repeatedly pressed for Giuliani's involvement. Trump told Zelensky: "Mr. Giuliani is a highly respected man. A third time, Trump referenced Giuliani: "I will tell Rudy and Attorney General Barr to call." "My understanding was that the President directed Mr. Giuliani's participation, and that Mr. Giuliani was expressing the concerns of the President," Sondland added.

Source: CNN November 27, 2019 18:22 UTC