Of all the witnesses, Trump had the most visceral disdain for Vindman, White House officials said. ADTrump has told White House officials that he believes Vindman was responsible for providing information about Trump’s conduct to the whistleblower. That allegation, while unsubstantiated, formed the root of Trump’s anger with Vindman, two White House officials said. “As usual, the White House runs away from the truth,” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a statement. It only shows President Trump’s weakness.”It was not clear what other forms of retribution the White House might pursue in the wake of Trump’s acquittal.

Source: Washington Post February 08, 2020 01:46 UTC