White House says Trump was told Flynn misled Pence weeks before firing

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1. factreported

   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.

   Yates warning, Trump briefing, Pence notification dates, and White House explanation

   White House leaves Pence uninformed for days after learning Flynn misled him · Flynn resigned February 13; Pence said the trust breach justified departure

2. factreported

   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.

   Resignation, 24-day tenure, White House trust explanation, and Flynn letter

   Flynn resigns after the White House says he misled Pence · Former national security adviser; later pardoned by Trump