Earlier, the TV channel reported that Windman’s term of service in the White House was scheduled to end in July, as he was appointed in July 2018 for a two-year term. Reportedly, after Windman testified under the impeachment procedure, his responsibilities were significantly cut. At the same time, Trump has repeatedly expressed his indignation at the work of the lieutenant colonel in the SNB, sources familiar with the situation said.
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Windman is an American citizen born in Ukraine, a lieutenant colonel of the US Armed Forces and a White House expert on Ukraine. According to Windman’s own statement during the congressional hearings, he speaks “Russian, Ukrainian and some English.”
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The Senate of the US Congress on Wednesday acquitted Trump on both counts of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Thus, the process of impeachment ended to no avail, Trump remained in office. In December 2019, the House of Representatives voted only for Democratic deputies to impeach Trump. Democrats believe that Trump put pressure on the Ukrainian authorities, trying to get an investigation against his political opponent Joe Biden and his family members, and then prevented the investigation in Congress. Trump denies the allegations.
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