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Democrat Calls for Release of Shocking Trump-Saudi Transcript

11/25/2025

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Vindman Demands Transparency

Representative Eugene Vindman, a Democratic lawmaker, calls for release of the 2019 transcript of the call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Vindman, who served on Trump's National Security Council, described the call as shocking and suggested it involved a quid pro quo.
The White House dismissed Vindman's claims as the words of a "bitter back-bencher," while dozens of Democrats support his transparency request.

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Trump Sparks Outrage

U.S. President Donald Trump faces backlash after a social media post supporting an impeachment call.
He criticized Democrats, including Sen. Mark Kelly, who urged military members to refuse illegal orders.
Trump's posts included violent rhetoric, prompting outrage and a Pentagon review of allegations against Kelly.
Protests in Washington, D.C., demand impeachment and criticize National Guard deployment, while Representative Eugene Vindman calls for declassification of a 2019 Trump–bin Salman call.

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Vindman Demands Transparency

Representative Eugene Vindman, a Democratic lawmaker, calls for release of the 2019 transcript of the call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Vindman, who served on Trump's National Security Council, described the call as shocking and suggested it involved a quid pro quo.
The White House dismissed Vindman's claims as the words of a "bitter back-bencher," while dozens of Democrats support his transparency request.

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