Vindman, a former Army colonel, is the twin brother of Alexander Vindman, who was an aide on the National Security Council when Donald Trump was president.

The brothers gained national attention for raising concerns about Trump’s 2019 call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which the former president sought an investigation of Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. That ultimately led to Trump’s impeachment.

Vindman was born in Soviet Ukraine during the Cold War and moved to New York City when he was 4 years old.

He declared victory at his election night watch party before the race was called by The Associated Press on Wednesday. “We accomplished something together that many didn’t think was possible,” he said. “Tonight we have won the election.”

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/11/06/2024-election-results-live-coverage-updates-analysis/virginia-house-race-00188090

So happy for him.

Rhiannon12866

(229,762 posts)

10. Yup, both Eugene and his twin brother, Alexander, who testified and became an America hero

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:01 AM

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sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

11. We have all the good ones.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #10)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:03 AM

Nov 2024

Men and Women that make us so proud.

soldierant

(8,251 posts)

43. Ummm...

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #10)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 11:53 PM

Nov 2024

If they were twins and one was born in Ukrsine, it would certainly be noteworthy if the other was not.

Rhiannon12866

(229,762 posts)

44. It would be since they are identical twins, but both were born in Ukraine

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Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:00 AM

Nov 2024

And they have both done a remarkable job serving their adopted country.

soldierant

(8,251 posts)

45. Bth have made both countries proud.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:08 AM

Nov 2024

After the first impechment Wonkette commisioned a set of four ceramic shot glasses, each with a pogtrait of one of the four main wirnesses, presented as an Eastern Orthodox icon. I ordered the set though I do not drink because I wanted the one with Saint Alex. And the others arer lovely also. Sorry, they sold put pretty fast. I use them for things like putting beads together for a jewelry project, or place markers together for a knitting or crochet project. I might use them for paper clips, but I haven't yet.

Rhiannon12866

(229,762 posts)

47. Awww! They both deserve to be honored!

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Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:15 AM

Nov 2024

American citizens born in this country who voted for/support TFG could take a lesson from these courageous and patriotic brothers.

soldierant

(8,251 posts)

48. AMEN !!!

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Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:21 AM

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spooky3

(37,137 posts)

5. I wrote 200 postcards to Dem leaning voters in his district!

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Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:50 PM

Nov 2024

So happy that he won!

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

7. Thank you, Spooky!

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Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:56 PM

Nov 2024

He will make us all proud in Congress.

spooky3

(37,137 posts)

9. Hi sheshe2, I agree! Nt

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:00 AM

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malaise

(281,693 posts)

37. Very cool

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 08:45 PM

Nov 2024

😀

spooky3

(37,137 posts)

46. Hey you!

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Thu Nov 14, 2024, 12:14 AM

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Wounded Bear

(61,515 posts)

8. K&R...great news! nt

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Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:56 PM

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Ligyron

(7,930 posts)

12. I sent him money.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:20 AM

Nov 2024

Not a lot because SSI is my only income but glad to have done it now cause it was obviously money well spent.

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

13. Thank you!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:22 AM

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spooky3

(37,137 posts)

20. Good on ya! Nt

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 01:09 AM

Nov 2024

Deuxcents

(21,261 posts)

15. I was so hoping he would win! And why wouldn't he with a lifetime of service with distinction 👏

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:30 AM

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littlemissmartypants

(26,795 posts)

16. I love his happy face.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:32 AM

Nov 2024

We are so blessed to have him on our side.

Thanks for sharing this!

❤️

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

17. TY!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:34 AM

Nov 2024

Hope22

(3,673 posts)

18. A beautiful site!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:36 AM

Nov 2024

I am so happy that he is on the job!💗💗👍

liberalla

(10,344 posts)

19. Congratulations to him, and to Virginia for electing him!!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:42 AM

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spooky3

(37,137 posts)

21. Now, we need to elect Spanberger to replace Youngkin next year! Nt

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 01:11 AM

Nov 2024

calimary

(85,363 posts)

22. YAYYYYY!!!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 01:57 AM

Nov 2024

Good for him! Good for Virginia, and good for the rest of us, too!

William769

(57,279 posts)

23. K&R

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 02:27 AM

Nov 2024

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

36. Hey!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 08:42 PM

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oasis

(52,077 posts)

24. Congrats V.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 02:32 AM

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BlueWaveNeverEnd

(10,847 posts)

25. yay!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 02:33 AM

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Judi Lynn

(163,083 posts)

27. Bad idea, insulting a man you clearly know nothing about. What a shame. n/t

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 04:27 AM

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NBachers

(18,368 posts)

28. I've had him on recurring donation for a long time. Vindman was one of my adopted candidates this cycle. I'm glad!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 04:32 AM

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sellitman

(11,698 posts)

29. A little good news is better than none.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 06:42 PM

Nov 2024

I donated to his cause. This is great.

DemonGoddess

(5,126 posts)

30. Wonderful!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 06:46 PM

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sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

31. It's nice to have a little good news.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 07:04 PM

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prodigitalson

(3,044 posts)

32. Some good news, for sure

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 07:44 PM

Nov 2024

ReRe

(11,347 posts)

33. Beautiful!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 08:15 PM

Nov 2024

I love that guy! What a great photo! Thanks for sharing, sheshe2.

With all that is wrong, this made my day!

Congratulations Mr Vindman!

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

34. Hey, ReRe, now are you?!

Reply to ReRe (Reply #33)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 08:36 PM

Nov 2024

Good to see you...and I wholeheartedly agree.

TY~

ReRe

(11,347 posts)

38. I'd be fine were it not for

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #34)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 09:12 PM

Nov 2024

bad news, bad news, bad news coming from the dictator.

Eugene Vindman really brightened me day, dear.

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

39. Mine too!

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 09:21 PM

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Upthevibe

(9,440 posts)

35. sheshe2.........

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 08:41 PM

Nov 2024

Good.....

I donated to eight candidates and Vindman was one of them...

sheshe2

(90,322 posts)

40. Thank you, Upthevibe.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 09:22 PM

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ShazamIam

(2,803 posts)

41. Congratulations to Congressman Vindman and thank you to the good people of Virginia who voted for you. nt

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 09:56 PM

Nov 2024

surfered

(5,400 posts)

42. Immigrants can be better patriots than birthright nepo babies.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024, 10:20 PM

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