Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn

Date: 2020-11-25
Entry type: clemency
Current status: Clemency grant remains part of the federal record.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Michael Flynn pardondocumented action or event
Donald J. Trumppresident who granted clemency

Claims and evidence

factdocumented
On 2020-11-25, Donald Trump granted Michael Flynn a full pardon after Flynn had pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI.
- Trump White House Archives: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Grant of Clemency for General Michael T. FlynnOperative text of the cited action