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William Brockenbrough Taylor Jr.
Former Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine
Career Diplomat, Key Impeachment Witness
Overview
Bill Taylor is a retired U.S. diplomat and Vietnam War veteran who served as Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2019. His text messages and testimony revealed the quid pro quo linking military aid to investigations. He documented the "irregular channel "of Ukraine policy run by Giuliani.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Documented quid pro quo in text messages
Testified about "irregular channel "in Ukraine policy
"I think it's crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign"
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Marie Yovanovitch
Predecessor in Ukraine
Gordon Sondland
EU Ambassador, irregular channel
George Kent
State Dept colleague
Kurt Volker
Special Envoy, irregular channel
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- September 16, 1947
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York
Education
- •Harvard University (M.P.A.)
- •United States Military Academy at West Point
Key Timeline
2019
June: Named Acting Ambassador to Ukraine
2019
September: Texts reveal quid pro quo concern
2019
October/November: Testifies in impeachment inquiry
2020
January: Leaves Ukraine post