News Alert: Trump suggested firing envoy to Ukraine after hearing from Giuliani associates, one of them told others

At an April 2018 dinner for super PAC donors at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman told President Trump that they believed the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was unfriendly to the president and his interests, according to an account Parnas gave associates. Upon hearing their views, Trump immediately suggested firing then-Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, people familiar with Parnas's account said.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 12, 8:28 PM     Trump suggested firing envoy to Ukraine after hearing from Giuliani associates, one of them told others At an April 2018 dinner for super PAC donors at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman told President Trump that they believed the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was unfriendly to the president and his interests, according to an account Parnas gave associates. Upon hearing their views, Trump immediately suggested firing then-Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, people familiar with Parnas's account said. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071