Parnas' assertion of early, clear pressure on Zelensky is indirectly corroborated by texts. He linked VP Pence's visit to inaugural with Giuliani's demands. He discusses inaugural on May 4, meets a Z aide on May 12, Pence cancels on May 13

Parnas' assertion of early, clear pressure on Zelensky is indirectly corroborated by texts. He linked VP Pence's visit to inaugural with Giuliani's demands. He discusses inaugural on May 4, meets a Z aide on May 12, Pence cancels on May 13.https://t.co/AjGgbUM4kd

— Andrew E. Kramer (@AndrewKramerNYT) January 15, 2020