Vindman to retire from military. His lawyer blames White House 'campaign of bullying, intimidation and retaliation'

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/08/politics/vindman-retiring-alleged-white-house-retaliation/index.html

 "The President of the United States attempted to force LTC Vindman to choose: Between adhering to the law or pleasing a President. Between honoring his oath or protecting his career. Between protecting his promotion or the promotion of his fellow soldiers," Pressman said in a statement to CNN. 

It is "absurd and frightening" for the White House to be involved in promotions at this level, the source added.