The unexpectedly damning testimony drew a sharp backlash from Trump who tweeted: 'This Witch Hunt must end NOW. So bad for our Country!'.
Democrats said Sondland's seven hours of testimony before the House Intelligence Committee had bolstered their case for Trump's impeachment for what they have labeled"extortion".
"It goes right to the heart of the issue of bribery as well as other potential high crimes or misdemeanors."
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