Background: The counter intelligence investigation of Flynn’s ties to Russia allegedly “started” on August 16, 2016.
December 2016: Flynn speaks with Russian Ambassador Kislyak after Obama issues sanctions.
Early January 2017: The DOJ/Yates investigate Flynn for violating the Logan Act. (Pretext)
A big conflict now forms between the DOJ and FBI.
During the DOJ/FBI conflict, the Flynn calls leak to WaPo reporter David Ignatius.
Here's the important part - from McCabe:
The DOJ/Yates was not concerned about Flynn’s call.
Working w/ Yates was Tashina Gauhar - whom the DOJ has protected from being questioned by Congress.
Working w/ Yates was Tashina Gauhar - whom the DOJ has protected from being questioned by Congress.
Tashina handled the NSD (FISA) portfolio for Yates.
More background here:https://t.co/Adigzrryly pic.twitter.com/D7K5CdnDAv— Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) February 24, 2020
DOJ (Yates/Tashina Gauhar) --> Ignatius
Comments..the Hit Man
Yates and company wanted Flynn out, at least in part, because of what he knew from serving under Obama. Almost guaranteed.Sidney is going after Clapper too... one smart women...