President Trump on Saturday panned Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman after his high-profile dismissal from the White House the previous day while linking the former National Security Council official’s ouster to his testimony in the House impeachment probe.
“Actually, I don’t know him, never spoke to him, or met him (I don’t believe!) but, he was very insubordinate, reported contents of my ‘perfect’ calls incorrectly, & was given a horrendous report by his superior, the man he reported to, who publicly stated that Vindman had problems with judgement, adhering to the chain of command and leaking information,” Trump tweeted. “In other words, ‘OUT’.”
….was given a horrendous report by his superior, the man he reported to, who publicly stated that Vindman had problems with judgement, adhering to the chain of command and leaking information. In other words, “OUT”.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2020
The tweet comes a day after Vindman, the top expert on Ukraine at the National Security Council (NSC), was told to leave his position and escorted out of the White House.
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#BREAKING: Trump defends his decision to fire impeachment witness, calls Lt. Col. Vindman "very insubordinate" https://t.co/Ut2kUhbtWN pic.twitter.com/PkTvg2w6Nx
— The Hill (@thehill) February 8, 2020
Draft dodger puts Purple Heart recipient’s rank in quotes. https://t.co/pnuAnIKHsc
— Helen Kennedy (@HelenKennedy) February 8, 2020
It says a lot that the President brags about having never spoken with his NSC staff's point-person for one of the most important portfolios. It's a reflection of someone who has no use for expertise even when it comes to the most fundamental national security issues. https://t.co/SkFsYNNAIL
— Ned Price (@nedprice) February 8, 2020
I hope National Security Advisor O'Brien said behind closed doors what he proved unable to say in public today, including first and foremost , thank you Vindmans for your service. /2
— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 8, 2020
Of course, NSA O'Brien and Secretary Espre should have made such remarks in public. But that's too much to ask in Trump era. They both fear the president. And that is troubling and scary. END THREAD.
— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 8, 2020
Well, this certainly undermines the NSC line that Vindman's departure was due to regular staffing changes, and bolsters the argument – made by the president himself – that it was witness retaliation https://t.co/TBJMFtZLIa
— Grace Segers (@Grace_Segers) February 8, 2020
Donald “Generalissimo Bone Spurs” Trump attacks decorated combat veterans like Vindman, but praises war criminals. https://t.co/6DRGvcdCeF
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 8, 2020
This is superb. Please share it widely. https://t.co/FGC4wfY6oH
— Benjamin Wittes (@benjaminwittes) February 9, 2020
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