Trump Defends Retaliatory Firing of Lt. Colonel Vindman: ‘He Was Very Insubordinate’

Donald Trump said he fired U.S. patriot Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, who testified at Trump’s House impeachment hearings under subpoena by Congress, for “insubordination.” Vindman, who served on the National Security Council, was escorted from the White House on Friday.

RELATED: ‘This is a National Disgrace’: Twitter Erupts Over Trump’s Firing of Alexander Vindman

Tweeted Trump: ‘Fake News @CNN & MSDNC keep talking about “Lt. Col.” Vindman as though I should think only how wonderful he was. Actually, I don’t know him, never spoke to him, or met him (I don’t believe!) but, he was very insubordinate, reported contents of my “perfect” calls incorrectly, &…….was given a horrendous report by his superior, the man he reported to, who publicly stated that Vindman had problems with judgement, adhering to the chain of command and leaking information. In other words, “OUT”.’

….was given a horrendous report by his superior, the man he reported to, who publicly stated that Vindman had problems with judgement, adhering to the chain of command and leaking information. In other words, “OUT”.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2020

FLASHBACK: Laura Ingraham, Sean Duffy Attempt Sick Smear of Impeachment Inquiry Witness and Decorated War Vet Alexander Vindman Ahead of Testimony: WATCH

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Andrew Rannells’ beach bod, Jaboukie Young-White’s birthday suit, & Antoni Porowski’s dinner plans

This week Phillip Schofield came out as gay, J Lo and Shakira caused quite a stir at the Super Bowl, and Mayor Pete swept the Iowa caucuses. Here’s what happened on Instagram:

Angel Bismark Curiel got wet.

Jason Rodriguez played the piano.

The Brit Crew’s AJ Bediako met Blair St. Clair.

Andrew Rannells went to the beach.

John Duff got the mail.

Vitor Castro spent the day in Ipanema.

Simon Dunn traveled across his country.

Antony Tran let the flowers die.

Derrick Gordon had a lazy day.

Xavier Ulibarri went swimming in Cancun.

Jake Bain wore jeans.

Jaboukie Young-White took it off for Bernie.

James Whiteside worked out on Sunday.

Derek Chadwick used old headphones.

Andrew Pirozzi rocked out.

Gleb Savchenko broke the safe.

And Antoni Porowski thought about dinner.

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Susan Rice to Snoop Dogg: ‘Back the **** Off Gayle King’

Former UN Ambassador Susan Rice lashed out at Snoop Dogg on Friday night after the rapper released a threatening video aimed at CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King.

Tweeted Rice: “This is despicable. Gayle King is one of the most principled, fair and tough journalists alive. Snoop, back the **** off. You come for @GayleKing, you come against an army. You will lose, and it won’t be pretty.”

Snoop, furious at an interview King had done earlier this week which referenced Kobe Bryant’s settled 2003 sexual assault case, told King in a video posted to Instagram, “Funky dog head bitch…how dare you try to tarnish my motherf***ing homeboy’s reputation…punk motherf***er. Respect the family and back off. Bitch. Before we come get you.”

This is despicable. Gayle King is one of the most principled, fair and tough journalists alive. Snoop, back the **** off. You come for @GayleKing, you come against an army. You will lose, and it won’t be pretty. t.co/nUxcYCLS62

— Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) February 8, 2020

Oprah Winfrey says King has received death threats.

.@Oprah emotionally responds to backlash her friend Gayle King received over King’s recent interview about Kobe Bryant with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie: “She is not doing well because she has now death threats.” pic.twitter.com/M8HrCp8vTr

— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@HodaAndJenna) February 7, 2020

According to TMZ, the promo that was released does not reveal the truth about the interview, which is “actually flattering to Kobe and covers his achievements in both life and career.”

.@WNBA legend @LisaLeslie told @GayleKing that Kobe Bryant’s legacy is “not complicated” for her despite his 2003 rape accusation.

“I don’t think it’s something that we should keep hanging over his legacy.” t.co/qj6MVvOaqX pic.twitter.com/9qtVORobLO

— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) February 4, 2020

My perspective (1/2) pic.twitter.com/tUYK0yGh9q

— Gayle King (@GayleKing) February 6, 2020

(2/2) pic.twitter.com/Gojxatll7y

— Gayle King (@GayleKing) February 6, 2020

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