Army Secretary Confirms That Vindman Will Not Be Investigated

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Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy confirmed that Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated for his testimony during the House impeachment inquiry, despite President Donald Trump’s nudging.

According to Politico, McCarthy said Friday at a National Press Luncheon that Vindman will be given a “bridging assignment” to cover his earlier-than-planned return to the Army and will then head to a senior service college over the summer.

“There’s no investigation into him,” McCarthy said.

Vindman’s legal representation did not immediately respond to TPM’s request for comment.

Trump unceremoniously ousted Vindman and his brother, Yevgeny, last week. Yevgeny Vindman was a lawyer at the National Security Council and did not testify in the impeachment inquiry.

The President has held a grudge against Alexander Vindman ever since his testimony, and suggested last week that the military would “take a look” at Vindman upon his return.

Trump also fired former Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland in the mini-Friday Night Massacre.

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  1. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy will soon announce his early retirement from the armed forces.

  2. McCarthy will now be fired in 3, 2, 1 ….

  3. No investigations for you!

    Sucks to be you, Donnie…

  4. “Will no one rid me of this turbulent Army Secretary?”
    -Current Occupant

  5. Now there’s a profile in courage…be still my heart. Sorry but even if this was done with a genuine sense of propriety and fully aware his boss wouldn’t like it doesn’t absolve him from actually agreeing to work for this corrupt administration.

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