President Joe Biden has been handing out pardons like candy, but one name left off the list has a wife feeling betrayed.
Rachel Vindman, the wife of Alexander Vindman, posted about the “betrayal and hurt” she feels after learning that her hubby wouldn’t be receiving one of the coveted pardons from the outgoing president.
Wife of Alexander Vindman, the Democrats’ star witness for Trump’s impeachment, says her family wasn’t offered any pardons and she’s very hurt.
Is there something her family would need a pardon for….?
The Trump admin should look into this. pic.twitter.com/LfdQ4Zhway
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 20, 2025
“Whatever happens to my family, know this: No pardons were offered or discussed,” she wrote. “I cannot begin to describe the level of betrayal and hurt I feel.”
Vindman testified against President-elect Donald Trump during the first impeachment trial, earning him some criticism from the then-president. Leftists believe that during his second term, Trump will attempt to retaliate against those who stood against him during his first administration and in the years following. Perhaps it is for this reason that Biden issued a slew of political pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the January 6 committee including Rep. Bennie Thompson, former Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, as well as “the U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metropolitan police officers who testified before the Select Committee.”
In replies to the news, Mrs. Vindman reveals her anger over the fact that her husband, considered an “enemy” of Trump, wasn’t even considered for a preemptive pardon.


Mediaite reports that a source “familiar with the family’s discussions” says the family did attempt to reach out to the White House but did not receive a response.
“[S]ome of the other people on the pardons list did not know it was coming and had not asked for it. The family’s concern, the source said, is while any threatened charges may not pass constitutional muster, the process would be extremely stressful and put them at risk for threats and harassment,” the outlet reported.
Meanwhile, on X, people were less than sympathetic to Mrs. Vindman’s plight:
Can’t make it up. pic.twitter.com/vI6MJw2xtm
— Marc (@gopher_marc) January 20, 2025
— Gringo Suave (@GringoSuave84) January 20, 2025
Everyone gets a pardon but Alex pic.twitter.com/Wnaflyi6rt
— The Big Picture (@Big_Picture_89) January 20, 2025
Vindman should be charged with TREASON for lying about what the POTUS said to foreign dignitaries. He launched an impeachment- an overthrow of the leader of our country!
— The Gardener (@LordoftheKoi) January 20, 2025
Sucks to be the fall guy in the grand scheme of trying to take down Donald Trump with all their smears, lies, elaborations, etc. This is a prime example of what happens when you sell your soul to the devil.
— Suz (@Suzmgee) January 20, 2025
“betrayed” was she told she would be pardoned for the crimes they had her commit on the stand?
“Don’t worry we will pardon you”
no pardon comes, now she feels betrayed.
I would feel betrayed too if i was paid to commit treason by people who promised to pardon me but didn’t.— Jinxsterr (@RealJinxsterr) January 20, 2025
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