The idea was always to take down Vito so Barzinni could take over, remember it was him all along. Sollozo gets in business with Vito infiltrates his network and takes him out. Vito was wise to the plan and rejected him so they had to pivot to take him out right then and then deal with a weaker Sonny. Vito's great strength was the relationships and influence he had with powerful people in NY politics giving him cover for his illegal activities, take out the Don the Corleone family is neutered. The plan fails so the war goes on in a virtual stalemate. That's why Vito takes great care to instruct Michael and pass on all of his allegiances to him
Trump: 'Zelensky disrespected the US in its cherished Oval Office'published at 12:23
12:23Breaking
US President Donald Trump has shared a statement after his meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky in the White House.
Here's his Truth Social post in full:“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today.
"Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure.
"It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelensky is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations.
"I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE.
"He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.
"He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”
Trump: 'Zelensky disrespected the US in its cherished Oval Office'published at 12:23
12:23Breaking
US President Donald Trump has shared a statement after his meeting with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky in the White House.
Here's his Truth Social post in full:“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today.
"Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure.
"It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelensky is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations.
"I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE.
"He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.
"He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”