Former National Security Advisor
Michael Flynn is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as the 24th National Security Advisor for 22 days under President Trump. He resigned after information surfaced that he had misled Vice President Pence about his communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in December 2017, later withdrew his plea, and was pardoned by President Trump on November 25, 2020.
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Flynn resigned as National Security Advisor on February 13, 2017 after lying about Russia contacts.
Flynn discussed lifting sanctions with Russian Ambassador Kislyak in December 2016, leading to his resignation and guilty plea.
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Flynn guilty plea documentation
"FLYNN falsely stated that he did not ask Russia's Ambassador to the United States to refrain from escalating the situation."
FBI interview, false statements, Russia contacts
"Flynn admitted to lying to federal agents about his contacts with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the presidential transition."