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