Alexander Vindman

Retired United States Army officer, diplomat, and national security officer · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1975 · age 51

Alexander Semyon Vindman is a retired United States Army lieutenant colonel who served as the Director of European Affairs for the National Security Council (NSC) until 2020. He came to national attention in 2019 as a witness in Congress's impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump during the Trump-Ukraine scandal.

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2019“In the spring of 2019, I became aware of two disruptive actors...”In their words19 November 2019p. 18.Read the whole statement

“Following each of my reports to Mr. Eisenberg, I immediately returned to work to advance the President's and our country's foreign policy objectives.”In their words19 November 2019p. 20.Read the whole statement

“The uniform I wear... is that of a United States Army... The members of our all-volunteer force are made up of...”In their words19 November 2019p. 20.Read the whole statement

“As a young man, I decided I wanted to spend my life serving this Nation that gave my family refuge from authoritarian oppression.”In their words19 November 2019p. 20.Read the whole statement

“I sit here, as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, an immigrant. My family fled the Soviet Union when I was three and a half years old.”In their words29 October 2019BackgroundRead the whole statement

“When I joined the White House’s National Security Council (“NSC”), I reported to Dr. Fiona Hill, who in turn reported to John Bolton, the National Security Advisor.”In their words29 October 2019My Service on the National Security CouncilRead the whole statement

1975Born6 June 1975

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Vindman and a friend on patrol in Mosul during the Iraq War, 2005

Vindman (far left) with the Presidential delegation at the 2019 inauguration of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Vindman's opening statement before Congress on October 28, 2019

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When I reported my concerns on July 10th relating to Ambassador Sondland, and then July 25th relating to the President, I did so out of a sense of duty.
19 November 2019 · pp. 19-20, Own words
I want to... recognize the courage of my colleagues who have appeared and are scheduled to appear before this committee.
19 November 2019 · p. 20., Own words
Dad, I am sitting here today in the U.S. Capitol talking to our elected professionals.
19 November 2019 · p. 21., Own words

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Awards

Purple Heart

Valorous Unit Award

Navy Unit Commendation

Combat Infantryman Badge

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal

Commendation Medal

National Defense Service Medal

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In his testimony, he described concerns he had previously reported regarding a call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that contributed to the abuse of power charge in the first impeachment of Trump.

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