US President Donald Trump has sacked US envoy to the EU, Gordon Sondland, and Lt Col Alexander Vindman, a top expert on Ukraine, who testified against him during his impeachment trial.

Sondland was advised that the president intends to recall him effective immediately while Vindman, was escorted from the White House some hours later.

Trump is reportedly ready to restructure his staff after senators cleared him in the impeachment case on Wednesday.

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Trump had been acquitted by Senate in the impeachment trial during the week on charges arising from his dealings with Ukraine.

Vindman’s twin brother, Yevgeny Vindman, a senior lawyer for the National Security Council, was also sent back to the Department of the Army on Friday.

“I was advised today that the president intends to recall me effective immediately as the United States ambassador to the European Union.

“I am grateful to President Trump for having given me the opportunity to serve, to Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo for his consistent support, and to the exceptional and dedicated professionals at the US mission to the European Union.

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