Report: FBI Interviewed Flynn Shortly After Trump’s Inauguration
The New York Times reported that FBI agents interviewed former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the first days of the Trump administration about his conversations with the Russian ambassador, current and former officials said on Tuesday.
“The interview raises the stakes of what so far has been a political scandal that cost Mr. Flynn his job,” explains the NY Times. “If he was not entirely honest with the F.B.I., it could expose Mr. Flynn to a felony charge.”
Shortly after the FBI interview, the acting Attorney General Sally Yates told the White House that Flynn was vulnerable to Russian blackmail. But then Trump fired her when she spoke out against his Muslim-ban.
And it gets worse – White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said that Trump was made aware of the situation weeks ago. Yes, weeks ago. Spicer said the White House had reviewed the situation and determined that Flynn didn’t violate any laws during his call with the Russian ambassador.
Spicer added that Flynn was asked to resign because he had lost the trust of the president and vice president.