WaPo: Alexander Vindman: Coming forward ended my career. I still believe doing what’s right matters.
Alexander Vindman, now in civilian life, reflects on his impeachment testimony.
Vindman writes:
“I made the difficult decision to retire because a campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation by President Trump and his allies forever limited the progression of my military career.”
“At no point in my career or life have I felt our nation’s values under greater threat and in more peril than at this moment.”
“Our citizens are being subjected to the same kinds of attacks tyrants launch against their critics and political opponents. “