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Attack, Jordan did. Toward the end of the testimony, Jordan called for the whistleblower, whose complaint spurred the inquiry, to testify, characterizing the whistleblower as "the person that started it all."
That's when Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) responded with a devastating comeback.
Watch below.
WATCH: Responding to Rep. Jordan's request for the whistleblower "who started it all" on Ukraine to come testify in… https://t.co/iZsDLm1zDE— NBC News (@NBC News) 1573676486.0
Welch pointed out that the anonymous whistleblower didn't start it all, but Trump did by pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate his potential 2020 opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden.
Welch said:
"I'd be glad to have the person who started it all to come in and testify. President Trump is welcome to take a seat right there."
The quip drew laughter from the entire room.
Jim Jordan said we should hear from the person who started it all. I agree. @realdonaldtrump, you’re welcome an… https://t.co/ritNTfLVOU— Rep. Peter Welch (@Rep. Peter Welch) 1573677457.0
While the response may have seemed jocular, the idea behind it was completely valid.
Don’t sleep on @PeterWelch! He’s great ☺️⬇️ https://t.co/8Hz0zkaCNj— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1573677244.0
@BuzzFeedNews That crack by Jordan REALLY blew up in his face thanks to Rep. Welch. Jordan earned it & deserved it.… https://t.co/mQweZzUQvB— Goldensrule (@Goldensrule) 1573676495.0
Ooooh Peter Welch with the Gym Jordan clap back, pointing out that Trump is free to come testify before Congress hi… https://t.co/fYgDUnROYo— Fiddler (@Fiddler) 1573675873.0
@BuzzFeedNews @dandrezner Who pulled the fire alarm is a very strange defense of someone accused of arson.— (((Dan Hoffman))) (@(((Dan Hoffman)))) 1573676573.0
And just like that Peter Welch wins the day while Jim Jordan loses it. #ImpeachmentHearings #ImpeachmentDay https://t.co/qgHTxKWLaJ— TrumpsTaxes (@TrumpsTaxes) 1573676169.0
#ImpeachmentHearings @PeterWelch you said what I've been screaming at my tv. Thank you! https://t.co/LD9Q8yK5qd— Lisa (@Lisa) 1573676039.0
While Democrats largely stuck to the threats Trump's pressure on the Ukrainian President posed to national security and rule of law, Republicans stuck to Jordan's line of defense: Biden is the real criminal, there was no quid pro quo, and the whistleblower isn't credible.
We'll see if that works.
For more information regarding the process of impeachment, you can check out A Citizen's Guide to Impeachment here.
