Trump Cheers Vindman Defeat, Calls Winner a Radical Left Lunatic

Trump Cheers Vindman Defeat, Calls Winner a Radical Left Lunatic

Trump celebrates a Vindman election loss in a Truth Social post, mocking the victor as a member of the radical left.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 18, 2026, 5:48 PM ET

Donald J. Trump celebrated an election defeat for a candidate named Vindman in a Truth Social post, calling the winner a member of the radical left.