The statement from attorney David Pressman said Vindman, 45, was leaving the Army after more than 21 years after it had been made clear “that his future within the institution he has dutifully served will forever be limited.”

There is no evidence of wrongdoing by the Bidens, and Hunter Biden has denied using his influence with his father to aid Burisma.

Michael Atkinson is at least the seventh intelligence official to be fired, ousted or moved aside since last summer.

Trump informed the Senate intelligence committee Friday of his decision to fire Michael Atkinson, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.

The U.S. president is misrepresenting the Justice Department’s handling of the legal case of his confidant, Roger Stone, among other exaggerations this week.

Trump served as the grand marshal at the annual National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing event, which takes place in the electoral swing state of Florida.

"If in five years, we will end the war, bring our people back, then I did (became president) for a reason," he said.

The Senate Democratic leader's letter comes amid President Donald Trump's ouster of key government officials in the impeachment probe.

Saturday Night Live would also be hosted for the first time by drag queen legend RuPaul, while Justin Bieber returned as a musical guest.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland both say they've been asked to leave the administration.