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In reply to the discussion: The "Firing Of The Brother" will bring Trump down. [View all]Stuart G
(38,726 posts)57. Here is what Trump said on Saturday: CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/08/politics/trump-alexander-vindman-firing-ukraine-impeachment/index.html
Trump on Saturday claimed that Vindman "reported contents of my 'perfect' calls incorrectly," which those close to Vindman have disputed. Vindman reported concerns about Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to other officials with the National Security Council.
The President also attacked Vindman's work performance, claiming he was given a "horrendous" report by his superior that he had problems with judgment and leaking information. Tim Morrison, Vindman's boss at the time and a former top Russia and Europe adviser on the National Security Council, did question Vindman's judgment during congressional testimony in November. He testified he had been warned about Vindman's judgment when he took over the position and claimed Vindman did not keep him in the loop.
Vindman defended himself during his testimony saying he reported his concerns about the July 25 phone call as he was directed to do. Also he brought with him a review from his former boss, then-White House Russia adviser Fiona Hill, who praised his performance, to rebut the issue Morrison raised.
However, Morrison testified it was Hill in addition to others who warned him about Vindman's judgment.
Trump on Saturday claimed that Vindman "reported contents of my 'perfect' calls incorrectly," which those close to Vindman have disputed. Vindman reported concerns about Trump's July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to other officials with the National Security Council.
The President also attacked Vindman's work performance, claiming he was given a "horrendous" report by his superior that he had problems with judgment and leaking information. Tim Morrison, Vindman's boss at the time and a former top Russia and Europe adviser on the National Security Council, did question Vindman's judgment during congressional testimony in November. He testified he had been warned about Vindman's judgment when he took over the position and claimed Vindman did not keep him in the loop.
Vindman defended himself during his testimony saying he reported his concerns about the July 25 phone call as he was directed to do. Also he brought with him a review from his former boss, then-White House Russia adviser Fiona Hill, who praised his performance, to rebut the issue Morrison raised.
However, Morrison testified it was Hill in addition to others who warned him about Vindman's judgment.
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in the very beginning of his reign of terror he said getting family members of enemies...
samnsara
Feb 2020
#4
When rump watches a movie like this, he identifies with the criminals
Cirque du So-What
Feb 2020
#10
it should, but it won't. With 2/3rds of the country, Federal courts & the entire justice department
yaesu
Feb 2020
#24
I disagre. At most 40 percent are behind Trump. Maybe 35 percent after this mess.
Stuart G
Feb 2020
#28
Firing the brother was a show of force. We should not dwell on his innocence or IF45's move.
ancianita
Feb 2020
#39
tRump is absolutely a viciously vindictive lizard brain. But how many times have we heard
KPN
Feb 2020
#43
Trump's just going to say he's allowed to fire all 3 because they served at the
jimfields33
Feb 2020
#62
Nothing will bring him down short of electoral defeat or cholesterol.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2020
#77
Well Lt Col Vindman "did nothing wrong" either -- he simply told the truth. trump is DISGUSTING. nt
iluvtennis
Feb 2020
#86
Yes, 11/ 3 /2020. We will win. Trump has shown the world he is a bully, liar, and crook.
Stuart G
Feb 2020
#99