My family escaped authoritarianism. Now I’m standing up to it again.

                                                                                                                                                          

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THIS IS AN EMAIL FROM EUGENE VINDMAN THAT I CHOSE TO SHARE BECAUSE 

OF THE HEROIC ACTS OF THE TWIN BROTHERS TO STAND UP FOR TRUTH and 

DEMOCRACY! 

IT MATTERS BECAUSE ALEX VINDMAN IS RUNNING FOR SENATE IN FLORIDA! 

I wanted to take a moment today to share my immigration story with you and how it led me to this very moment — fighting to defend our district, Virginia, and our country from MAGA authoritarianism.

My twin brother Alex and I were born in Soviet-led Ukraine to a Jewish family during the height of the Cold War. We lived under an oppressive regime — no free speech, rampant corruption, constant propaganda, and brutal authoritarianism.

My father made the courageous choice to flee that life and seek a better one for our family. Like many other immigrant families, we came to this country searching for hope with very humble beginnings. He brought us to America with nothing but $759 in his pocket and knew not a word of English.

His first job was lugging furniture for $20 a day. It wasn’t easy, but it gave us a chance at freedom. That job was my family’s ticket to the middle class.

Because of his sacrifice and the opportunity this country provided, my family was able to achieve the American Dream. So when the time came, my brother and I proudly joined the military to give back to the country that gave us everything.

I would not be here, serving as a Congressional representative, had this country not provided the path to freedom and opportunity for my family.

But now, the freedoms that brought my family here are under threat again — this time from within.

Donald Trump is not just corrupt — he’s authoritarian. He just deployed the National Guard in California against the American people without the Governor’s consent — something no president has done since the 1960s civil rights era.

And Trump’s MAGA allies in the House are letting it happen. They’re not holding him accountable — they’re enabling him. And now they’re targeting me because I stood up to Trump before — and because they know flipping this seat could help them keep their razor-thin House majority and give Trump the unchecked power he craves.

Enough is enough. We must hold Trump accountable — and that starts with flipping the House blue next November. Republicans know it. That’s why they’re coming after me with everything they’ve got. The path to a Democratic majority runs through this race, and we cannot afford to lose it. That’s why I’m asking:

I went from refugee to representative because of the opportunities this country gave my family. Now, I’m doing everything I can to make sure that promise of freedom is still there for the next generation.

Thanks for reading,

Eugene Vindman

 

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Eugene Vindman served in the U.S. Army and the National Security Council. Use of rank, title, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense, U.S. Army or the National Security Council.

The attacks are already coming in.

That didn’t take long at all.

Alexander Vindman Jan 28

What a day.

Yesterday, I launched our campaign for the United States Senate in Florida. I had no doubt in my mind that folks were fired up to take the fight straight to MAGA in Donald Trump’s own backyard.

…But to be quite honest, the support we’ve gotten in these first 36 hours has left me stunned.

Our campaign just set the record for the best Day One amount raised for a Senate candidate in Florida. More than 30,000 supporters have joined this team by chipping in a donation, with 99% of our online contributions being $100 or less.

That is incredible, and it shows the clear contrast in this race: While Ashley Moody relies on billionaire donors to rescue her campaign, we are building a movement that’s powered by the people.

It looks like the opposition is taking note too. Just look at what Ashley Moody sent to her supporters:

It’s only Day One, and they’re already trying to fearmonger their base against me. “Partisan witch hunt,” “impeachment hoax” — you name it.

Even Laura Loomer, one of Donald Trump’s most loyal attack dogs, spent her day attacking me on Twitter. It’s only a matter of time until the president himself comes after our campaign, just like he’s done against me before.

The Senate majority hinges on Florida and in a single day, we’ve already put Florida back on the map for Democrats. But now is when the real work begins. Republicans know that a win here would be a devastating blow to Donald Trump, so they are going to throw everything including the kitchen sink at me.

This will be a very tough fight, but I refuse to give in. I am ready to fight like hell for the soul of this country, which is why I’m asking for your support.

I know my campaign has sent you quite a few emails already — so before anything else, I want to thank you. Florida is an expensive state to campaign in, and the only way we will be able to match the money coming from Ashley Moody’s backers is with your support.

So while you probably didn’t wake up thinking you would make a donation to my campaign, that is the ask I have of you today. Your early donations will help us reach the voters we need to win in Florida and put a check on authoritarianism.

Together, we will end the chaos, crush corruption, and cut costs for our families.

Thank you again for your support. More soon.

Alex Vindman

Alexander Vindman is a former member of the United States Army. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. government.

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