https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/22/trump-says-hes-open-to-trial-witnesses-but-backtracks/

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER

WASHINGTON  – President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s open to new witnesses at his impeachment trial, a major demand by Democratic prosecutors, but he immediately backtracked, suggesting it could never happen despite what he said was his willingness.