What about Mr Sondland's recall?
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Mr Sondland said: "I was advised today that the president intends to recall me effective immediately as United States ambassador to the European Union. "I am grateful to President Trump for having given me the opportunity to serve, to Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo for his consistent support, and to the exceptional and dedicated professionals at the US mission to the European Union. EU ambassador Gordon Sondland testifies that Trump's personal lawyer "requests were a quid pro quo" "I am proud of our accomplishments. Our work here has been the highlight of my career," Mr Sondland said.And how was Vindman removed?
Lt Col Vindman's counsel, David Pressman, told the BBC his client had been "escorted out of the White House where he has dutifully served his country and his president". "There is no question in the mind of any American why this man's job is over, why this country now has one less soldier serving it at the White House," said the statement. "LTC Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth. His honour, his commitment to right, frightened the powerful." It added: "The truth has cost LTC Alexander Vindman his job, his career, and his privacy." Lt Col Vindman testified in November about the president's "improper" call Media captionLt Col Vindman testified in November about the president's "improper" call The statement continued: "The most powerful man in the world - buoyed by the silent, the pliable, and the complicit - has decided to exact revenge." Lt Col Vindman had reportedly turned up for work at the White House as usual on Friday.DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
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