{"id":228696,"date":"2021-03-16T10:26:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T14:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=228696"},"modified":"2021-03-16T10:26:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T14:26:07","slug":"impeachment-witnesss-brother-panned-by-trump-officials-tapped-for-promotion-under-biden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/impeachment-witnesss-brother-panned-by-trump-officials-tapped-for-promotion-under-biden\/","title":{"rendered":"Impeachment Witness\u2019s Brother, Panned By Trump Officials, Tapped For Promotion Under Biden"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fimpeachment-witnesss-brother-panned-by-trump-officials-tapped-for-promotion-under-biden%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=228696&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/fb_image-1168.jpeg?w=1200&amp;h=800&amp;ixlib=react-9.0.3\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Army Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman, whose brother Alexander testified against former President Donald Trump during his first impeachment, is receiving a promotion under the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>Vindman will be promoted to colonel, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2021\/03\/15\/politics\/yevgeny-vindman-to-be-promoted\/index.html\">CNN<\/a>. The Army JAG attorney worked as the National Security Council (NSC) ethics attorney in the Trump administration received critical reviews from members of the Trump administration that alleged Vindman had an \u201cunprofessional demeanor\u201d and was unable \u201cto differentiate between legal and policy decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vindman thanked the Biden administration in a statement while continuing his assertions that his negative performance reviews from Trump officials were a form of retaliation for a number of probes he led into their conduct.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence the U.S. Army and the Judge Advocate General Corps have placed in me with selection for promotion to Colonel. They stood their ground despite intense pressure during the last Administration. I look forward to continuing my service to the U.S. Army and the Nation in positions of increasing responsibility,\u201d Vindman <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JDiamond1\/status\/1371795970422403082\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Department of Defense Inspector General will soon complete its investigation into the malfeasance of former White House officials, one of whom remains in a senior government position. I look forward to reviewing the report, which I hope will lead to accountability for those who retaliated against me for making lawful disclosures of misconduct,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you to the many fellow officers, Soldiers, friends, relations and all Americans of good will who supported me and my brother Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Alexander Vindman during this challenging period and throughout my career. My family and I also extend hearty congratulations to my fellow selectees for promotion to colonel,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>An April 6, 2020 officer evaluation report from Vindman\u2019s bosses in the White House Counsel\u2019s office, John Eisenberg and Michael Ellis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2021\/03\/15\/yevgeny-vindman-promotion-post-trump-476038\">said<\/a> that Vindman was \u201ca hardworking officer, but he frequently lacks judgment and has difficulty understanding the appropriate role of a lawyer in an organization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn multiple occasions, his unprofessional demeanor made NSC staff feel uncomfortable,\u201d the review continued. Vindman \u201cwould benefit from additional experience in a slower-paced work environment subject to less pressure and scrutiny \u2026 In time, he may become a better attorney.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vindman cited the April 6 evaluation in a whistleblower complaint to the DOD inspector general alleging that he was the victim of retaliation. He cited an earlier evaluation from July 1, 2019 in which Eisenburg called Vindman \u201cthe epitome of an Army officer and lawyer\u201d and \u201cthe best LTC with whom I have ever worked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vindman and his brother gained national attention when Alexander testified against Trump prior to the president\u2019s first impeachment. Trump later fired both Vindman brothers from the NSC, and Alexander later <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/lt-col-alexander-vindman-retires-from-military-statement-accuses-trump-of-bullying-him\">retired<\/a> from the military citing \u201ca campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday I officially requested retirement from the US Army, an organization I love. My family and I look forward to the next chapter of our lives,\u201d Vindman said in a July 8, 2020 tweet.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\"><em>member<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Army Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman, whose brother Alexander testified against former President Donald Trump during his first impeachment, is receiving a promotion under the Biden administration. 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