Biography
Eugene Semyon Vindman, born on June 6, 1975, in Kyiv, Ukraine, immigrated to the United States with his family as a refugee at the age of four. Settling in New York, he attended public schools and later pursued higher education. Vindman dedicated 25 years to the U.S. Army, serving as an infantry officer, paratrooper, and later as a Judge Advocate General's Corps attorney. His military career included deployments to Iraq and a tenure as a deputy legal advisor on the National Security Council . In 2019, he played a pivotal role in reporting concerns about President Trump's call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, which contributed to the first impeachment proceedings against Trump. After retiring from the Army in 2022, Vindman investigated war crimes in Ukraine before being elected as the Democratic representative for Virginia's 7th Congressional District in 2024.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in History from Binghamton University
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Master of Science in General Administration from Central Michigan University
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Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law
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Master of Laws from the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Political Experience
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Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, representing Virginia's 7th Congressional District
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Served as Deputy Legal Advisor on the National Security Council
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Investigated War Crimes in Ukraine post-military retirement
In Congress, Vindman focuses on bipartisan solutions to lower costs, improve public education, and protect fundamental rights and freedoms.
