The phrase “quid pro quo” is usually translated as “something for something.” In the case of President Trump’s communications with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, it appears that the “quo” was supposed to have been a declaration of Zelensky’s commitment to undertake investigations into the 2016 election and Joe Biden. The New York Times has reported that a public announcement was set to be made on my CNN program. So I think I owe readers my best understanding of what actually happened.
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Fareed Zakaria: Zelensky planned to announce Trump’s ‘quo’ on my show
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks with journalists during his press-marathon at Kyiv Food Market on Oct. 10, 2019.
