Vindman's wife amid backlash deletes 'flippant' post about Trump assassination attempt

The wife of Trump impeachment witness and Army officer Alexander Vindman on Monday retracted her online comments on the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which occurred this past weekend, deleting her post in which she wrote, "Carry on with your Sunday afternoon."

Vindman's House testimony provided evidence for the chamber's first Trump impeachment trial. His wife, Rachel Vindman, posted on her X account Sunday following the assassination attempt of Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Fla. She deleted them a day later.

"I have deleted my tweet," Rachel Vindman posted on X. "It was flippant & political violence is a serious issue. Whether it’s aimed at a former president, the media, immigrants, or political 'enemies' & every incident should be addressed appropriately if we want to change the tenor of our political discourse.

"I have sat awake many nights wondering who might be outside. I have known the instant fear of receiving an unknown package or letter. I have had my child ask me if we were safe and if someone was going to hurt our family.

"With social media it’s easy to say the wrong thing and then walk away, but if words matter for some they should matter for all. I don’t always get it right the first time. I’m grateful to all who have supported us throughout the past five years."

Following the assassination attempt, she posted on X, "No ears were harmed. Carry on with your Sunday afternoon."

She later doubled down on her statement, posting, "Sorry you’re triggered. I mean no I’m not. I don’t care a little bit.

"Trump has been inciting violence against his enemies for years. He douses a situation in gasoline, lights a match, & walks away claiming no responsibility," she added. "Look at what is happening in Springfield, OH right now but he wants to claim he's a victim. You cannot have it both ways."