White House leaves Pence uninformed for days after learning Flynn misled him
Reporting and findings
- reported
The White House said acting Attorney General Sally Yates warned White House counsel on January 26 that Flynn had misled Pence about sanctions discussions with Russia's ambassador. Trump was briefed, while Pence was not informed until February 9. The 14-day information gap left the vice president publicly repeating an account the White House had reason to doubt.
- Associated Press: White House says Trump was told Flynn misled Pence weeks before firingYates warning, Trump briefing, Pence notification dates, and White House explanation
Summary and current status
Trump was told January 26 that Flynn had mischaracterized his Russia contact to Pence; Pence learned the warning only on February 9.
Flynn resigned February 13; Pence said the trust breach justified departure
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