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Flynn is believed to have misled VP Mike Pence about his conversations with Russia
The Associated Press
Posted: Feb 13, 2017 11:14 PM ET
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 11:29 PM ET
National security adviser Michael Flynn has resigned after reports he misled Trump administration officials about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S.
Flynn’s departure less than one month into the Trump administration marks an extraordinarily early shakeup in the president’s senior team of advisers. Flynn was a loyal Trump supporter throughout the campaign, but his ties to Russia caused concern among other senior aides.
Flynn initially told Trump advisers that he did not discuss sanctions with the Russian envoy during the transition. Vice-President Mike Pence, apparently relying on information from Flynn, publicly vouched for the national security adviser.
Flynn later told White House officials that he may have discussed sanctions with the ambassador.
As recently as Friday, Trump said he was unaware of reports Flynn discussed sanctions before the inauguration.
Trump managed to avoid questions on the controversy during a joint press conference Monday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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