Duckworth Tears Into Defense Sec. Esper for ‘Failure to Protect’ Vindman: Sets ‘Dark Precedent’

Senator *Tammy Duckwroth* (D- IL) recently said she would hold up over 1000 military promotions until receiving confirmation directly from Defense Secretary *Mark Esper* that the promotion of Lt. Col. *Alexander Vindman* would not be blocked.