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Watch now   Rep. Eugene Vindman on Ukraine, Iran, and the Crisis Facing America: Meidas Defense Rep. Eugene Vindman joins Meidas Defense to discuss restoring trust in government, confronting global threats, and the leadership America needs now. MeidasTouch Network, Joe Plenzler, Eugene Vindman, and Valor Media Network Aug 7 In this episode, host Joe Plenzler sits down with Representative Eugene Vindman to discuss his journey from a Soviet refugee to a 25-year Army veteran, National Security Council official, and now member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The conversation offers a candid look at the state of American democracy, the urgent need for ethics reform in government, and critical national security concerns—including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, controversial U.S. military operations in Latin America, and the escalating war with Iran. Key Takeaways & Topics Covered The American Dream and Service: Rep. Vindman shares his family’s story of fleeing Soviet Ukraine in the late 1970s as refugees with under $800, growing up in New York, and finding a path to the middle class through union jobs. He reflects on how a sense of gratitude led him and his brothers to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, culminating in his service as a platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division and a 25-year military career. Tackling Political Corruption: Vindman outlines his new anti-corruption press release and legislative agenda aimed at restoring public trust: Individual Stock Bans: Prohibiting members of Congress, the President, executive branch officials, and judges from trading individual stocks to prevent insider trading and conflicts of interest. Lobbying Bans: Restricting former members of Congress from turning around and lobbying former colleagues on behalf of corporations. Prediction Market Restrictions: Prohibiting public officials and government employees from using classified or non-public information to bet on prediction markets. The War in Ukraine and Global Order: As a native of Ukraine with extensive foreign policy experience, Vindman analyzes the strategic importance of Ukraine in its fifth year of defending against Russian aggression. He emphasizes that defending democratic nations against authoritarian expansion is directly tied to U.S. economic stability and national security, warning that a Russian victory would destabilize Europe and embolden Chinese aggression toward Taiwan. Legal and Moral Concerns Over “Operation Southern Spear”: Former Army JAG officer Vindman and host Joe Plenzler analyze reported U.S. military strikes targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels off Central and South America. Vindman raises severe legal, moral, and operational concerns: Ineffectiveness at stopping the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl. Potential violations of international law, including the targeted killing of non-combatants and shipwrecked survivors. Loss of crucial human intelligence by sinking targets rather than apprehending suspects. The Expanding Conflict with Iran & Pentagon Leadership: The discussion shifts to the 150+ day military conflict with Iran. Vindman expresses strong criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the administration’s strategic approach: Lack of Strategy: Operating without clear objectives, an exit plan, or regional alliances. Military and Civilian Casualties: 18 US Servicemembers have been killed and more than 600 wounded. More than 3,500 Iranians have been killed. Tens of thousands have been wounded and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes. Rising Costs: The human toll of fallen service members, alongside massive economic costs contributing to energy and supply chain inflation. Transparency Failures: Inaccurate casualty reporting and a lack of executive accountability to Congress. Bipartisanship and the Path Forward: With over 60 bills introduced—the vast majority with bipartisan support—Vindman reiterates his commitment to pragmatism and common-sense solutions, stressing the importance of congressional oversight and reclaiming the House majority to restore balance among government branches. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. A guest post by Joe Plenzler Unapologetic Patriot. 🇺🇸 Loyal to America, always, & to our leaders when they deserve it. 🪖Decorated Marine Corps combat veteran. 🦅Eagle Scout. Mountaineer. Trekker. ☠️☘️GenX punk☘️☠️. World's Ok-est guitar player. Sic Semper Tyrannis. 🏴‍☠️ A guest post by Eugene Vindman A guest post by Valor Media Network Invite your friends and earn rewards If you enjoy Meidas+, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. © 2026 Meidas Media Network LLC 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104

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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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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We can’t move on from this so quickly EUGENE VINDMAN STOOD UP FOR THE TRUTH!

 

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We can’t just move on from this.

Trump has launched a sham investigation against me in retaliation for demanding transparency about his call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

But let’s be honest: This isn’t happening in a vacuum. This is the culmination of years of vindictive behavior from Trump — all because I blew the whistle on him six years ago and exposed his attempt to extort Ukraine.

By calling for these transcripts, I reminded Trump that I’m still not afraid to stand up to his corruption. I’m still not afraid to tell the truth. And that is exactly why he’s coming after me again.

That’s why I need your support now more than ever. I’m fighting a sham investigation and a coordinated effort from Trump and his MAGA allies to push me out of Congress. The only way I can keep standing up to them — and keep fighting for accountability — is with you by my side.

So I’m asking: Can you please rush $10 to my campaign today to show Trump that these schemes to silence me won’t work?

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We cannot move on from this or treat this as business as usual. Trump is abusing his power to exact revenge — and if we don’t push back, he’ll only go further. But together, we can show him his intimidation tactics don’t stand a chance.

Thank you for standing with me,

Eugene Vindman

 

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Ed Martin is a Nazi sympathizer

 

Ed Martin, the interim U.S. District Attorney for DC, is a Nazi sympathizer.

Yes, the Ed Martin, who is best known for peddling conspiracies about the 2020 election, defending January 6 insurrectionists, and dismissing career attorneys who worked on the January 6 cases.

Yes, that Ed Martin — the same guy who weaponized the Department of Justice to intimidate me because I’m unafraid to defend Ukraine and speak out against Trump’s authoritarian and corrupt agenda.

That same Ed Martin has gone to extreme lengths to defend his friend, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli — a known January 6th Capitol rioter who cosplays Hitler and is known for his racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric. He sits in one of the most powerful offices in our country.

This is not just a reflection of Ed Martin, but of the Trump administration as a whole. Enough is enough. Fascism, racism, and anti-Semitism have no home in our country and our government.

I am ready to take Ed Martin and Trump head-on and defend our democracy. But they’ve already used the Justice Department to intimidate and exact retribution against me for blowing the whistle on Trump, so we need to be ready to fight back and fend off any attacks that come our way.

There is no better way to show the power of our pro-democracy movement than showing unwavering strength and momentum.

If you are ready to fight back against fascism, please contribute $10 to say you stand with my pro-democracy movement. We must show Ed Martin, Trump, Elon Musk, and every MAGA fascist that we will not let them destroy our democracy.

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Thanks for standing by my side.

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