๐จ Our first TV ad will start running tomorrow, and it features some very special guests from the Vindman Family!
I may have a unique sense of style, but I am running for Congress to stop MAGA extremists who want to ban books and abortion!
LTC (Ret) Alex Vindman, the next chapter of your life begins today. We had a great run in the US Army together for the last 21+ years. Proud of all you have accomplished, but I know itโs just the beginning.
#twinning
Three years ago today
@AVindman
listened to the โperfectโ call. Minutes later Alex and I reported the crooked call in accordance with our duty & obligation to the constitution. Many others didnโt live up to their obligation fostering a lawless culture; 1/6 was a direct result.
Statement was written by Mr. Schwarzenegger and his communications team and fact checked by retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. โฆ
@AVindman
โฉ and I are big fansโฆ 1/2
I'm no longer serving in uniform but now I have a new mission. To defend democracy, fight Trump and MAGA extremists, and serve the people of Virginia. I'm running for VA7!
With these seditious remarks Comrade Flynn may have crossed the line for recall to active duty and court-martial. As a JAG Iโm qualified and also happy to prosecute this case. P.S. US mil would NEVER support this. We love America.
Iโm cautiously optimistic. This can be a real turning point. In any battle there comes a point where it can go either way. Ukraine can win or loose based on what happens in the next hours and days. At this decisive point, world opinion and support is shifting toward Ukraine.
Itโs hard for me to imagine Russian forces in Ukraine staying and fighting while there is an insurrection at home. If this persists / gathers momentum, I can see a rapid collapse of Russian forces in Ukraine.
Worked with him closely for 19 mos at the WH. He retaliated against me when I objected to former POTUS/ others ethics. A political hack and malign actor who attempted to burrow into civil service. Questionpionable scruples. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
I was fired by Donald Trump simply for doing my job.
If given the chance, I would do it again.
No person is above our Constitution or Democracy.
I am running for Congress to continue this fight.
๐ฅTime to remove
@FoxNews
from military airwaves (AFN/ common areas/ cable). Itโs opinion not news. Bad enough when they attacked
@AVindman
, now they attack all military women. This is bad for morale, good order and discipline. We need to support military women.
#HereRightMatters
This is leadership. Iโm proud of Chairman Milley. His righteous indignation and emphatic defense of the military, our values and ethics is essential. Thank you Sir.
#hererightmatters
After being asked about Critical Race Theory, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley delivers an answer every American should watch.
My name is Eugene Vindman. I am a father, veteran, and the Democrat who is going to keep Virginia's 7th blue.
When I blew the whistle on Donald Trump, he fired me.
Now, I am running for Congress to take on Trump and protect our democracy. Retweet, follow, and spread the word.
Grateful for the trust & confidence
@USArmy
& JAG Corps placed in me w/promotion to Colonel. I look forward to continuing my service to the
@USArmy
& the Nation. Thx to the many fellow Americans who supported me &
@AVindman
. Congrats to fellow selects for COL.
#HereRightMatters
I served in the Army for 25 years.
When I heard how Donald Trump tried to extort President Zelensky, I blew the whistle, putting my career on the line in the process.
Now, Iโm running for Congress. Will you join me and answer the call?
Giving up my career in the armed forces was not easy.
Iโm running for Congress because democracy is on the ballot.
I served our nation in war, fighting for democracy abroad. Now, I am running to fight for democracy here at home. Join me:
Trump will do everything he can to undermine the next election and defeat me in 2024. I'm running to restore integrity and preserve democracy in 2024. Please support me.
I served our nation in uniform for years.
In the Army, I used assault-style weapons on the battlefield.
Now, I am running for Congress to ensure these weapons of war are not easier to get than a drivers license.
No one needs an assault rifle for self defense in the home.
Canโt tell from this picture but there is a street sweeper behind me cleaning up glass in this desolate complex that housed tens of thousands. Surrealโฆ
I welcome refugees because refugees/immigrants strengthen our nation.
@AVindman
and I arrived in the USA as refugees. This World Refugee Day, show your support by sharing why you welcome refugees.
#IWelcomeBecause
#WorldRefugeeDay
I blew the whistle on Donald Trump, because I was not afraid to call him out for extorting Ukraineโs President.
I knew that would end my time in the Army, but it will not end my time in public service. I am running for Congress to hold extremists accountable. Spread the word.
This is me and my brother Alex. We were born in Soviet Ukraine to a Jewish family during the height of the Cold War.
As little kids, we could have NEVER imagined one of us would be in a position to hear the President of the United States (Trump) attempt to extort our ally,โฆ
Iโve been saving this since Feb 7, 2020. [Notice the Presidential seal.] To the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.
#46
@AVindman
letโs celebrate.
#HERERIGHTMATTERS
When I blew the whistle on Trump, I knew it would end my career in the Army, but it did not end my career in public service.
I'm running for Congress to hold extremists, like Trump, accountable.
I hope you'll join me in this fight:
To the United States Congress: I support Ukraine 100% until victory. And I vote. Iโm watching to see which US representatives and senators support American values and freedom and which supplicate to Russian authoritarianism and support genocide. Slava Ukraini! ๐บ๐ฆ
Today is a day that will live in infamy.
January 6, 2021 was one of the worst days in American history.
We cannot forget that day. I will never stop fighting until extremism is defeated once and for all. Join us:
Our democracy is on the line in 2024.
I was not afraid to blow the whistle on Donald Trump, exposing his corruption publicly.
This decision cost me my job, but it opened up my future.
I am now running for congress to take on Trump and his allies and preserve our Democracy.
Thank you.
@AVindman
and I were Ukrainian refugees 42+ yrs ago. In gratitude we served
@USArmy
and the USA for 45+ years (combined). Seems like a good return on investment for America.
Today, I announced that the United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russiaโs aggression.
Weโre focused on reuniting families and providing refuge to those in harmโs way.
Iโm not a politician. Iโm a vet, husband & dad.
Iโm humbled by the support from tens of thousands of Virginians and every day Americans everywhere. Weโre in this fight together for the soul of America.
I need your help, even if itโs a few bucks a month.
The danger of this statement cannot be overstated. My family and I fled Russian authoritarianism. I then served in the Army fighting back against Russian aggression.
Trumpโs rhetoric is despicable and unbecoming of a Presidential candidate. We must support Ukraine now.
Trump: One of the presidents of a big country stood up and said, Well, sir, if we don't pay and were attacked by Russia, will you protect us? I said.. No I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want.
I served in the Army for 25 years.
When I received the report of the call where Donald Trump tried to extort the President of Ukraine, I blew the whistle, knowing it could end my military career.
It did. Now, Iโm taking on my new missionโrunning for Congress.
I swore an oath to our country, not any one leader. Itโs why I blew the whistle on Trump, knowing it would cost me my job.
Now Iโm on a new mission to protect our democracy and serve the nation that gave so much to my family.
Will you join me and answer the call?
Mike Johnson is the most extreme Speaker in American history.
Kicking him out of the Speakership is critical.
The path to the House majority runs through Virginiaโs 7th Congressional District.
Letโs win this race next year. Are you with me?
Iโm not afraid of a tough fight.
When I blew the whistle on Donald Trump, I did it because protecting our democracy was more important than my career, a calling I had dedicated my life to.
I am a big thorn in Donald Trump's side.
He will do everything he can to undermine the next election and defeat me in 2024.
I'm running to restore integrity and preserve democracy in 2024. Spread the word and chip in to help me win!
As an Army veteran of over 25 years, I witnessed this. Trump actively worked against our troops and against the rule of law. He called us suckers and losers.
I blew the whistle on him and it ultimately cost me my career. Now, I am running to hold MAGA extremists accountable.โฆ
Jumping into 2024 we're calling out Trump and not being shy about it.
While he pretends to buddy up to Troops and Veterans, we've got the RECEIPTS. He's mocked the military all his life, and MUST NOT win again.
PS: Tell him when you address a Marine, never call them a Soldier.
I was born in Soviet Ukraine to a Jewish family during the height of the Cold War.
After I immigrated to the United States, I served our nation in war.
Now, I am running for Congress.
My name is Eugene Vindman, and this is my story.
Iโm going to repeat. Mike Flynn is a convicted felon, liar and treasonous seditionist. His goo-goo eyed infatuation with demagogueโs and tyrants is sickening. He should not continue to collect an Army pension.
Michael Flynn says Putin and his Security Council Dep Medvedev are โbold leaders who have everything at stake in terms of protecting their country,โ and Zelensky is a โfoolish person, a dangerous fool.โ
I swore an oath to our country, not any one leader. Itโs why I blew the whistle on Trump, knowing it would cost me my job.
Now Iโm on a new mission to protect our democracy and serve the nation that gave so much to my family.
Will you join me and answer the call?
There will be more of this. Russian military morale must be incredibly low. They do not want to kill their former countrymen. Anti-war protests in Russia will continue to grow.
Konstantin Buynichev, head of RU tactical unit surrendered together with his comrades.
โWe didnโt want to kill anyoneโฆโ.
#UkraineUnderAttack
#StandWithUkraine
Iโm running for Congress to make sure my 13 year old daughter grows up with the same rights her mother had.
Dobbs stripped those away.
When I get to Congress, you bet Iโll vote to preserve reproductive rights.
The decision to blow the whistle on Donald Trump cost me my Army career. But now I have a new mission.
I am running for Congress to keep Virginiaโs 7th blue and protect our democracy.
Join me:
I donโt usually do this kind of posting but my friend is running for Congress. Heโs incredibly qualified, experienced and extremely decent. We need people like him serving us and the country.
You have got to be pissed to protest in -50C. This is happening across Russia today. Hashtag is 23 Jan for Freedom. Retweet!
#23
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I may have been fired by Donald Trump, but my service to America is far from over.
Iโm running for Congress to protect against the climate crisis, defend reproductive rights, and save our democracy from extremists hellbent on destroying it.
Unfortunately by not supporting
@AVindman
(and me), Esper allowed our actions to be politicized, ensuring that our prospects in the
@DeptofDefense
were meager. Thatโs why almost 2 years to the day from when Alex retired I will also retire this summer.
Former SecDef Esper, โฆwrote in his book that the former president became obsessed with retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a witness in Trumpโs first impeachment trial.ย โThe president asked me a couple of times about Vindman: โWhen will the Army kick him out?โ he would say,โ
Quote from Trumps former White House lawyer, Ty Cobb. Cobb worked closely with Trump and knew him.
Trump is an existential threat to our democracy. He and all republicans down ballot in 2024 must be defeated.
My dad had $759 in his pocket when we immigrated to the United States.
America is a land of opportunity and a place of refuge.
Thatโs why I decided to volunteer to serve in the Army.
Now, I am running to serve our nation in Congress to preserve democracy.
The Colorado Supreme Court got it right. Donald Trump engaged in the insurrection and should not be on the ballot.
He deserves to be nowhere near the White House and I will stop at nothing to make sure we preserve Democracy and the rule of law.
Yesterday, after talking to Democrats in Orange and Madison County, Cindy and I spent some time knocking on doors, talking to fired up voters and collecting signatures to get on the ballot.
It's Presidential primary day here in Virginia! I was proud to get to the polls and vote for President Joe Biden. If you are in Virginia, make sure to head to the polls to make your voice heard.
We have to keep the White House in November.
When I blew the whistle on Donald Trump, I knew it would be the end of my military career, but it was not the end of my service to America.
I am now running for Congress because democracy is on the line. Learn how we are going to keep
#VA07
blue.
MAGA Republicans fear my candidacy.
I stand for democracy, for freedom, and for the rule of law.
They are going to throw everything they can to stop me.
With your help, we will win.
Trump will do everything he can to undermine the next election and defeat me in 2024. I'm running to restore integrity and preserve democracy in 2024. Please support me.
Happy 89th Birthday Dad! Its a big # and great cap to a big week for Vindmanโs. *sash recycled from daughters 11th Birthday on Monday.
#hererightmatters
The decision to blow the whistle on Donald Trump cost me my Army career. But now I have a new mission.
I am running for Congress to keep Virginiaโs 7th blue and protect our democracy.
Join me:
Blowing the whistle on Donald Trump wasnโt a difficult decision for me.
I swore an oath to our country, not to one individual. My service in the Army may be over, but my service to our country is not.
Join me and letโs keep
#VA07
blue:
As a former prosecutor, service member, and government employee, I have the experience needed to make the tough decisions in Congress.
I believe in the American dream. I believe in accountability. I believe in our Democracy.
Join me:
As a Soldier, my oath was to our country.
When Donald Trump wanted me to serve only him, I refused and put our country first.
Now, I am running for Congress because the fight against extremism is just as important. Together, we will win.
#VA07
The way Lt. Col. Alex Vindman has been treated is shameful. I hope the next president decorates this American hero with the highest honors.
I met Alex as a young boy for my 1985 film on the Statue of Liberty, and I had the chance to thank him for his service early this year.
Iโm tired of former EXPO (aka. Former POTUS) officials on their rehab tour making excuses. If they were collaborators, they must be held accountable. Some, with integrity, took a stand early on and accepted the consequences b/c
#HereRightMatters
!!
@AVindman
amirite?
The longer Mike Johnson waits to act on aid to Ukraine, the better it is for Vladimir Putin.
Itโs time MAGA Mike stops taking orders from Donald Trump. The time to pass an aid bill is now.
One year ago today
@YVindman
and I were escorted off the White House grounds because we believe
#HereRightMatters
. Much has change for my family and me. I wouldnโt change a thing and have no regrets.
I love this country.
Iโm a product of the American dream.
Iโm running for Congress to safeguard that dream for all Americans.
Together, we will defeat those who try to destroy our democracy.
Officer
@libradunn
is an American hero.
He defended our Capitol in the face of sedition.
I was proud to join my friend Harry Dunn at the
@youngdems
winter meetings.
So much energy. Iโm not worried about our democracy when we have this much energy going into 2024!
For years, I served our nation in uniform protecting our democracy at home and abroad.
Now, I am running for Congress to fight extremism in Washington, D.C.
The stakes are too high to wait. We must win here in Virginia and across America.
My familyโs story is the American dream.
My father fled communism to build a better life for me and my family.
Thanks to him, I was able to build my home here, raise my family here, and now run for Congress to represent the country that has given me so much.
#VA07
For years, my son Max and I spent our weekends cleaning the Neabsco Wetlands. Our family loves outdoor spots like the Neabsco Creek Wetlands, and we want to keep them gorgeous for generations to come. But, that takes work.
Fighting the climate crisis must be at the forefrontโฆ
Another article I published in FP. Title says it allโ UN needs to be replaced by an organization where one nation cannot escape accountability because it is in a special class.
I was not afraid to blow the whistle on Donald Trump, even though it led to his firing of me.
I stood up to MAGA extremists before, Iโll do it again. Spread the word, our fight is going straight to Washington, D.C.
Join me:
I swore an oath to our country, not any one leader. Itโs why I blew the whistle on Trump, knowing it would cost me my job.
Now Iโm on a new mission to protect our democracy and serve the nation that gave so much to my family.
Will you join me and answer the call?
House Republicans were paid $174,000 this year.
They only passed 27 laws, the lowest in years.
Since Republicans don't want to work for the American people, they should be fired. It's time to flip the House blue, and that starts with keeping Virginia's 7th blue.
2024 is going to be the last year Republicans hold the House majority.
On November 5th, we are going to flip the House blue. This effort starts right here in Virginiaโs 7th.
Together, we will preserve our democracy.
Perhaps the best speech President Biden has given. He clearly lays out the stakes in the 2024 election. Democracy or despondency.
This is a president I would proudly follow in the fight to preserve democracy.
FULL SPEECH: President Joe Biden delivers his most powerful speech yet in defense of American democracy and calls out Trump's threats to the nation on the eve of the 3rd anniversary of the January 6 attack.
Everyone should watch the speech till the end and share it far and wide.
ICYMI: I launched my campaign for Congress last week, and the response has been tremendous.
Our democracy is on the line in November. Learn more about my race and why we will defeat extremism together.
Fmr. WH ethics lawyer here. Clarence Thomas has an ethics problem. The rare โclose friendโ exception is intensely fact specific. Disclosure is the default due to overriding negative appearances. As an ethics official I would have told him no. An investigation is necessary. ๐จ->๐ฅ
Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah!
In a time where antisemitism runs rampant, we must stand with and celebrate the Jewish people.
From my family to yours, wishing you all a very Happy Hanukkah! ๐
Waiting for a car in NYC a guy rolls up and yells โVindman.โ Anticipating a ride I say yeah. He yells back that Iโm a scum bag for what I did to Trump and speeds off. โ glad to be back in my home town.
Wow! Iโm excited to share that thousands of Virginians have supported our campaign. I am so humbled.
Letโs keep this momentum going. Chip in to help me keep
#VA07
blue:
For a history buff like me, there is nothing better than spending time in Fredericksburg, a town with so much historic charm.
Cindy and I had a great time spending the day touring local businesses, trying some great coffee places, and attending the town's tree lighting.
#VA07