President Trump insists there was no quid pro quo with Ukraine — but the phrase was not always synonymous with a shakedown. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Trump Impeachment Inquiry From Simple Exchange To Shakedown: The Evolution Of 'Quid Pro Quo' October 26, 2019 • The Latin phrase has played a key role in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But its meaning in that context is far removed from its original simplicity. From Simple Exchange To Shakedown: The Evolution Of 'Quid Pro Quo' Listen · 6:54 6:54 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/773506497/773506879" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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