Vindman arrives in his full uniform for testimony. Big power move here.
.Ingraham called him a double agent..
This Lt. Col. Vindman by his own admission has violated his oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.
He came right out and admitted that he counseled Ukrainian officials on how to frustrate Trump's policies. That's pretty close to treason.
He apparently has no grasp of the concept of civilian control of the military, instead admitting that his concern was that controversial military aid, ie taxpayer funding, for Ukraine would be imperiled by Trump's policy. (Wonder how much of that finds it way to him thorough his Ukraine contacts?) So he set out to frustrate Trump's policy, a clear violation of his duty as a military officer.
He also showed reprehensible disloyalty and insubordination to his Commander in Chief. He was detailed to the White house as a national security aide, not sent there to pursue his own objectives and policy. Whether his motivations were based on loyalty to his homeland, hatred of Trump or financial gain, are irrelevant. He has violated the most basic obligation of a military officer and should be dishonorably discharged and probably prosecuted.
This Lt. Col. Vindman by his own admission has violated his oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.
He came right out and admitted that he counseled Ukrainian officials on how to frustrate Trump's policies. That's pretty close to treason.
He apparently has no grasp of the concept of civilian control of the military, instead admitting that his concern was that controversial military aid, ie taxpayer funding, for Ukraine would be imperiled by Trump's policy. (Wonder how much of that finds it way to him thorough his Ukraine contacts?) So he set out to frustrate Trump's policy, a clear violation of his duty as a military officer.
He also showed reprehensible disloyalty and insubordination to his Commander in Chief. He was detailed to the White house as a national security aide, not sent there to pursue his own objectives and policy. Whether his motivations were based on loyalty to his homeland, hatred of Trump or financial gain, are irrelevant. He has violated the most basic obligation of a military officer and should be dishonorably discharged and probably prosecuted.