Colonel Alexander Vindman stated Tucker Carlson hates the United States and demonizes it.Vindman made these comments while talking on CNN about how Carlson had criticised Harry Dunn, Capitol officer.Vindman claimed he was related to Capitol officers, whose credibility Carlson had attacked.10 Things in Politics: Get the latest news in politics and economics Loading... Click Sign up to receive marketing emails and other offers from Insider.Retired Lieutenant. Retired Lt."It is interesting to hear Tucker Carlson demonize the United States and hate it because that's exactly what he is doing. Vindman stated that he hates the United States.Vindman was a key witness in Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial. He made these comments while appearing on CNN discussing how Carlson had questioned the credibility of Capitol officers who testified about January 6.Vindman was previously the top Ukraine expert in Trump's National Security Council. In 2019, Vindman made headlines when he detailed in detail his firsthand knowledge about Trump's attempts to weakarm Ukraine into launching bogus investigations targeting Joe Biden, and Hunter.After having been credibly attacked in the Ukraine impeachment trial, he said that he felt a "kinship” and a "common experience" with the officers.Vindman stated, "I would ask the American public take a look around and walk your streets." It does it look like the world Tucker Carlson depicts or Donald Trump portrays?He said, "We have problems, and we have to overcome them together, but we're still the best country in this world, and that is what we do together."He said that he was in contact with Capitol officers because he believed it was important to stay in touch and share his experiences with others.Tucker Carlson accused Harry Dunn, Capitol officer, of calling him the n-word after he was attacked during the Capitol Riot.Dunn's lawyer stated in a tweet that Dunn had received numerous vile/racist messages following Carlson's segment. Some even specifically cited Carlson.After the impeachment trial, Carlson had also attacked Vindman, questioning his loyalty to America as well as his ties with Ukraine. He had claimed that he was offered a post in the Ukrainian military.Vindman had previously stated to USA Today that he had spoken with Dunn following the attacks.Vindman told Dunn that these were not people you know. "Really, only people you admire and respect should be your concern. He said that all of the other noise is background noise.Vindman stated earlier this week that Trump was a "vile" man who has done more damage to the United States than any other US leader in recent history.
