Fires impeachment witnesses Vindman and Sondland in "Friday Night Massacre"

Two days after his acquittal, Trump fired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland, both of whom had provided damaging testimony during the impeachment inquiry. Vindman was escorted out of the White House by security. The purge was widely condemned as retaliation against whistleblowers and witnesses, chilling future oversight.

“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” — Comments to reporters (denying knowing Sondland before firing him), November 8, 2019 (context for firing) Quote verified against source