Army won't investigate Vindman over impeachment testimony, top leader says
Source: Politico
The Army will not investigate Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council staffer who testified in the presidents impeachment investigation, the services top civilian said Friday.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy made the announcement at an event just days after President Donald Trump said he imagined the military would take a look at whether Vindman should face disciplinary action for the horrible things he told House investigators about the presidents phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last July.
Vindman was ousted from his position on the NSC last week after the Senate acquitted Trump. Vindmans lawyer said the move amounted to retribution.
McCarthy on Friday downplayed Vindmans return to the Army, saying he simply returned to the service a few months earlier than planned and would have a bridging assignment for a couple of months in the Armys headquarters office in Washington. Then he will be heading to a senior service college this summer. Theres no investigation into him, McCarthy said at a National Press Club luncheon.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/14/alexander-vindman-no-army-investigation-115286
rocktivity
(44,580 posts)rocktivity
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,300 posts)jmowreader
(50,567 posts)Trump wants Vindman to face a general court-martial. He wants him busted to private and thrown in prison for several years, then dishonorably discharged.
If the current Army secretary, secretary of defense, and military leadership wont give Trump what he wants, Trump will replace them with people who will.
We have never had a coup detat in the United States, but nothing is eternal.
hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)Lt. Col. Vindman is a hero and a patriot. We cannot allow him to be court-martialed.
TomSlick
(11,114 posts)(1) If LTC Vindman had done anything wrong - which, of course he did not - Trump's comments would prevent any effective action under the UCMJ because of the obvious unlawful command influence.
(2) An officer cannot be reduced to an enlisted rank, no matter the offense.
(3) Until proven wrong, I will assume you are correct that the military leadership will not countenance any action against LTC Vindman.
(4) Yes, Trump is attempting a coup d'etat.
Midnightwalk
(3,131 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,478 posts)He's been penciled in to attend the Army War College; I see no valid reason for any change in that plan.
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)Bayard
(22,181 posts)Translates to, the truth.
Vindman is a hero.
Miguelito Loveless
(4,475 posts)RDANGELO
(3,435 posts)That means that he is in consideration for advancement. Some day we may be hearing from General Vindman.
Brother Buzz
(36,478 posts)Commissioned officers are 'appointed' by the President, "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate." Generally the promotion lists are reviewed in the Senate Armed Services Committee, approved by the Committee, and then approved in the Senate unanimously.
General and Flag Officer promotions, however, are reviewed individually. I'm not saying there would be, but there could be a hiccup or two promoting Vindman to brigadier general; asshole republican senators have a long memory.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,300 posts)Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)LTC Vindman can hold his head high.