Key Trump impeachment figure running for Congress as Democrat
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Retired Army Col. Eugene Vindman, a whistleblower who helped kick off former President Trump's first impeachment, announced he is running for Congress as a Democrat.
Eugene Vindman alluded to his role in the controversy in a Thursday campaign announcement: "Soldiers are trained to run towards fire, no matter the personal cost. That’s why I’m running for Congress – to defend our nation against the clear and present danger of Donald Trump and the 147 Members of Congress who voted to overthrow the will of the American people." Elizabeth Elkind is a reporter for Fox News Digital focused on Congress as well as the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and politics. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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