Feb 13, 2017
The administration is reportedly weighing whether to dismiss Flynn over his controversial contacts with Russian officials and the publicity surrounding it. Flynn has allegedly apologized to President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, who are said to have disagreed over the appropriate response to the situation.
“He’s apologized to everyone,” an official told the Journal.
On Dec. 29, Flynn spoke by phone with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak and initially denied that he discussed new sanctions imposed by the Obama administration.
Flynn later admitted that the conversation included mention of the sanctions.
Transcripts of his phone calls corroborate that Flynn and Kislyak indeed discussed the matter.
It reportedly also became clear that Flynn has had more than one phone call on the issue, despite the White House initially denying those claims.
Trump has told close advisers that although the controversy is “unwelcome,” he is going to “look into” the matter further before making a decision.
Trump has also said he wants to “keep moving forward” with Flynn.
Trump adviser Steve Bannon reportedly had dinner with Flynn over the weekend and has decided to keep him in his current post but is said to “be ready” to fire him if it becomes necessary.
Vice President Mike Pence had said in an interview last month that Flynn and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak did not discuss the sanctions by the Obama administration.
The Wall Street Journal reported this morning that Flynn’s position within the administration is “tenuous.” The ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee called for Flynn to resign on Friday. ...”
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