I worked at the National Security Council for 3 years. Everyone on our team experienced a very emotional moment when they handed in their WH badge for the last time. I am extremely angry with Trump that he denied the Vindmans an honorable, dignified departure. So petty. THREAD

I hope National Security Advisor O'Brien said behind closed doors what he proved unable to say in public today, including first and foremost , thank you Vindmans for your service. /2

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 8, 2020

Of course, NSA O'Brien and Secretary Espre should have made such remarks in public. But that's too much to ask in Trump era. They both fear the president. And that is troubling and scary. END THREAD.

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 8, 2020