Army Prepared To Move Vindman & Family Out Of Concern For His Safety From Trump Supporters

The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. Army ramped up plans to possibly move Lt. Colonel Vindman and his family to a military base in properly ensure their security in advance of his testimony today in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

The U.S. Army is prepared to move Col. Vindman and his family onto a military base in the area to ensure their security if it is determined that they are in physical danger, according to U.S. officials. Army security officials in recent weeks conducted a security assessment at Col. Vindman’s request, reviewing both his and his family’s physical security and their online security, according to U.S. officials.

Army security officials have also been monitoring Col. Vindman and his family around the clock to make sure there aren’t any imminent threats, officials said. “The Army will make sure he’s safe, and the Army is actively supporting any safety needs as deemed necessary,” an official said. “It’s hard that he has been catapulted into the public eye. He served his country honorably for 20 years, and you can imagine this is a tough situation for him and his family.”

From Lt. Colonel Vindman’s appearance on Capitol Hill today:

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman: “Dad, I’m sitting here today in the U.S. Capitol, talking to our elected professionals, is proof that you made the right decision 40 years ago to leave the Soviet Union…” “Do not worry. I will be fine for telling the truth.” https://t.co/SfAn7B5WcJ pic.twitter.com/kI9cwN6RUl

— ABC News (@ABC) November 19, 2019

Vindman responds to Nunes addressing him as “Mr. Vindman”: “Ranking member, it’s Lt. Col. Vindman, please.” https://t.co/OZ2lHu07Z6 pic.twitter.com/q1E4Bj6Oi3

— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 19, 2019