Alexander Vindman decries Trump’s 'efforts to undermine democracy'
Vindman had been set to be promoted to colonel, but learned that Trump planned to block his promotion.
FILE PHOTO: National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, takes a break as he testifies beforebefore the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill as part of the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, U.S., November 19, 2019(photo credit: JACQUELYN MARTIN / POOL / REUTERS)ByMARCY OSTER/JTA