National security adviser says Vindmans 'absolutely' were not 'retaliated against'

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National security adviser Robert O’Brien denied allegations that the Trump administration retaliated against two former National Security Council officials last week.

O’Brien defended stripping Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his brother, Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman, of their White House assignments at an Atlantic Council event on Tuesday. The Vindmans were escorted out of the White House on Friday.

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