The White House escorted Lt. Col. Alexandar Vindman from the White House grounds on Friday after testifying in the inquiry that resulted in President Donald Trump being impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The move was widely seen as retaliation, an analysis that appeared sound on Friday when it was reported that the White House also unceremoniously escorted Vindman's twin brother from the White House grounds.
“Colonel Vindman’s twin brother, Yevgeny Vindman, also an Army lieutenant colonel who worked at the White House, was fired as well and escorted out at the same time,” The New York Times reported, citing “two people briefed on the developments.”
There was widespread revulsion at the action, here's some of what people were saying:
The President having the Brothers Vindman escorted out of the White House is a textbook case of retaliation. This… https://t.co/Va4V2mZcqM— David Cicilline (@David Cicilline) 1581114858.0
“Colonel Vindman’s twin brother, Yevgeny Vindman, also an Army lieutenant colonel who worked at the White House, wa… https://t.co/3tbO6BIzvO— Laurence Tribe (@Laurence Tribe) 1581113689.0
His brother too? We are truly at emergency levels. https://t.co/A9023GpiAc— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sherrilyn Ifill) 1581113626.0
Wow, even fired the man's brother? So how far does the purge go before someone does something? Or at least Republic… https://t.co/EsanPvTY9D— Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid 😷) (@Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid 😷)) 1581114605.0
NEW: Statement from Lt. Col Vindman’s lawyer, David Pressman, on his twin brother’s dismissal: “Lieutenant Colonel… https://t.co/xi4BJ3vJt9— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche Alcindor) 1581114593.0
@realDonaldTrump's actions is Exhibit A in how absolutely full of crap he is when he and the GOP try to cloak thems… https://t.co/S0K14Pt378— Kurt Bardella (@Kurt Bardella) 1581114418.0
It's pretty clear after the unceremonious ouster of Col. Vindman and his twin brother from the White House today th… https://t.co/C0ucvYH5ls— Jeffrey St. Clair (@Jeffrey St. Clair) 1581114027.0
Every day is a new level of crazy. Vindman's twin brother was also removed from the White House. Trump is complete… https://t.co/7EqvaUShNz— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@Holly Figueroa O'Reilly) 1581114018.0
During his testimony, Alexander Vindman was asked why he told his father not to worry about whether he would face r… https://t.co/vyiuNZo94X— Seth Hettena (@Seth Hettena) 1581114197.0
The firing of not just Lt. Col. Vindman, but also his brother is to send a message. If you cross them, they’ll com… https://t.co/U7edsILsXf— Jeremy D. Thompson (@Jeremy D. Thompson) 1581116948.0
Alexander Vindman and his twin brother fled Ukraine with their family when they were 3. Both became Lt. Cols in the… https://t.co/ZuPaZTa66g— Sheryl Gay Stolberg (@Sheryl Gay Stolberg) 1581113985.0
Trump fired both Vindman AND his brother. Republicans will do nothing to stop these egregious abuses of power by T… https://t.co/f1IzKT5AWz— Leah McElrath 🏳️🌈 (@Leah McElrath 🏳️🌈) 1581113400.0
Now beginning the head-on-a-pike phase: Impeachment witness Alexander Vindman (and his brother) fired from the Whit… https://t.co/fRFZagCXqs— Paul Farhi (@Paul Farhi) 1581112555.0
They fired his brother, too. Rat bastards— Charles P. Pierce (@Charles P. Pierce) 1581112953.0
Patriots so nice, Trump fired them twice. https://t.co/FTM1y0M0ud— Tea Pain (@Tea Pain) 1581114778.0
