Flynn resigns after the White House says he misled Pence
Reporting and findings
- reported
Flynn resigned after serving 24 days as national security adviser. The White House said the issue was erosion of trust because Flynn misled Pence and other officials about conversations with Kislyak, rather than the underlying contact alone. Flynn's letter said he had inadvertently given incomplete information; later admissions established false statements to the FBI.
- Associated Press: White House says Trump was told Flynn misled Pence weeks before firingResignation, 24-day tenure, White House trust explanation, and Flynn letter
- U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney: Pardons Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)November 25, 2020 Flynn pardon record
Summary and current status
The 24-day national security adviser lost White House trust after public denials about his Russia contacts proved inaccurate.
Former national security adviser; later pardoned by Trump
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpDonald Trump network root
- Mike PenceTrump vice president and 2020 running mate
- Michael Flynnformer Trump national security adviser and clemency recipient
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumpnational security adviser and clemency recipientMichael Flynn
- Donald J. Trumpvice president and running mateMike Pence