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Twin Lts. Colonel Vindmans involuntarily separated from their ahh jobs today. I was unaware that a copy existed. I wouldn't have expected both to have attained identical rank and prestigious duties in the White House either--What are the odds of twin meritocracy in a bureaucracy favored by nepotists?

Anyway, twitterverse vanguard of ignorant, most litigious nation on planet objects, suspects most foul play by commander-in-chief, because ... idk ... "abuse of power"? Civil servant immunity clause in the US Uniform Code of Military Justice? A Title VII infraction masquerading as a legit business need?

NEWS: Alex Vindman's twin brother Army Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman, an ethics lawyer for the NSC, was also dismissed from his job today, sources tell me.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) February 7, 2020

Hours later cold water appears to extinguish suspicions of retaliation, adverse career trajectories.

Where are the Vindman brothers heading? Lieutenant Colonel Yevgeny Vindman is going to Office of General Counsel at Army at the Pentagon. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman is going to work at the Pentagon until he heads to war college on July 1.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) February 7, 2020

No mentions of salary degradation or GoFundMe legal fee solicitations yet.

by Cat on Sat Feb 8th, 2020 at 05:48:40 AM EST
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Not Fired? (none / 1)

On the bright side, he may still be able to take the defense minister position in the Ukraine that he was offered a few times. [_link]
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 7, 2020

Sure Dad retaliated and got rid of key witnesses Sonderland and Lt. Col. Vindman. The Apprentice Man: "You're fired." 😡

Allow me a moment to thank--and this may be a bit of a surprise--Adam Schiff. Were it not for his crack investigation skills, @realDonaldTrump might have had a tougher time unearthing who all needed to be fired. Thanks, Adam! 🤣 #FullOfSchiff
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 8, 2020

Have a peaceful cultural summer

by Oui (Oui) on Sat Feb 8th, 2020 at 08:30:48 AM EST
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Breaking News: President Trump fired a second prominent witness in the impeachment inquiry in just a matter of hours: Gordon Sondland, the E.U. ambassador [_link]
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 7, 2020

Sondland boasted in a video that he lent some of his personal art to the White House. I wonder if he'll ever see it again.
— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) February 7, 2020

Have a peaceful cultural summer

by Oui (Oui) on Sat Feb 8th, 2020 at 08:56:15 AM EST
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LURKER!! (none / 0)

Nancy Pelosi: Trump impeachment witness Vindman's 'shameful' firing a 'brazen act of retaliation'

"President Trump is impeached forever," Pelosi said in a statement on Friday. "The shameful firing of Colonel Vindman was a clear and brazen act of retaliation that showcases the President's fear of the truth." She added, "History will remember Lieutenant Colonel Vindman as an American hero."

ahem

Vindman's attorney David Pressman said Trump made "obviously false statements" in his tweets, and added that his client will continue his career in the military.

by Cat on Sat Feb 8th, 2020 at 08:00:02 PM EST
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by Cat on Sat Feb 8th, 2020 at 11:33:21 PM EST
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US Congress impeaches self | 254 comments (254 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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