Onward with Rosie O'Donnell

Alexander Vindman

Sep 12, 2023

Rosie O'Donnell interviews American hero Alexander Vindman, discussing his upbringing as an immigrant, his service careers, and his decision to expose Trump's abuse of power. They explore the meaning of public service and love of country, as well as the impact on Vindman and his family. They also delve into the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine and the possibility of Trump being an unwitting Russian asset.

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Quick takeaways

Alexander Vindman's decision to report Trump's quid pro quo phone call demonstrates the importance of honor, public service, and love of country in America.

The Ukraine scandal may have emboldened Putin and emphasized the need for accountability to restore justice and deter future abuses of power.

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The speaker's experience in the Trump White House and the Ukraine scandal

The podcast episode features an interview with Alexander Vindman, a former official in the Trump White House. Vindman discusses his role in the Ukraine scandal that led to Trump's impeachment. He shares insights into his experiences in the White House as a national security expert and his decision to report concerns about Trump's actions.

Introduction

3min

An Admiration for a National Hero

6min

Losing a Mother at a Young Age and the Impact on Memories and Relationships

2min

Reflections on Parenting and Ads for Carbana, Conair, and Purdue Global

2min

Standing for Truth and Integrity

19min

The Devastating Impact of the War in Ukraine

4min

Trump as an Unwitting Russian Asset

16min

Gratitude, Upcoming Episode, and Two Ads

2min

This week Rosie has a very special guest, American hero, Alexander Vindman.Vindman, in honoring his oath to democracy and the constitution, reported Trump's quid pro quo phone call to Ukraine's President Zelensky.

Rosie and Alexander talk about his childhood as an immigrant growing up in NYC, his service careers in both the military and the White House, and the decision to expose Trump's abuse of power, leading to Trump's first impeachment.

Here they discuss what public service, honor, and love of country really mean in America, as well as how doing the right thing has affected Vindman and his family.

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