Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, at the inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo: lucas jackson/Reuters
Wall Street Journal: U.S. Eyes Michael Flynn’s Links to Russia
Counterintelligence agents have investigated communications by President Trump’s national security adviser, including phone calls to Russian ambassador in late December
WASHINGTON—U.S. counterintelligence agents have investigated communications that President Donald Trump’s national security adviser had with Russian officials, according to people familiar with the matter.
Michael Flynn is the first person inside the White House under Mr. Trump whose communications are known to have faced scrutiny as part of investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency and Treasury Department to determine the extent of Russian government contacts with people close to Mr. Trump.
It isn’t clear when the counterintelligence inquiry began, whether it produced any incriminating evidence or if it is continuing. Mr. Flynn, a retired general who became national security adviser with Mr. Trump’s inauguration, plays a key role in setting U.S. policy toward Russia.
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WNU Editor: National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia has been known for a long time .... so why the investigation now? This has the potential of becoming a very serious story (or maybe not).
More News On U.S. Counterintelligence Agents Investigating President Trump’s National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Over His Russian Contacts
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U.S. Investigated National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s Russia Ties -- NYMag
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3 comments:
Flynn is unloved in many US military circles outside of Intelligence. He was once on the payroll of RT. He's not a very "nice" man. Has a hard look about him. The American Left needs a bogey man and it looks like Flynn is it. /Right from central casting.
The more interesting question is how Nat'l Security Advisor Flynn will get along with SECDEF Mattis.
"so why the investigation now?"
I'd imagine it has something to do with him being announced as the National Security Advisor to Trump...
His dad,
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/us/politics/michael-flynn-national-security-adviser-donald-trump.html
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