Posted on 04/25/2020 9:09:56 AM PDT by bitt
Former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn was the subject of media leaks in January and February 2017 that ultimately led to his dismissal and eventually, an indictment.
The leaked information was from transcripts of Flynn's telephone calls that are considered highly classified and sensitive. Several high-ranking officials in the government leaked the information on at least two separate occasions to David Ignatius of the Washington Post, according to the New York Times.
The probe into leaks is part of a Justice Department investigation headed by prosecutor John Durham into the origins of the Russia collusion story.
Daily Caller:
The report is the first indication that Durham, the U.S. attorney for Connecticut, is focusing on media leaks as part of an expansive probe into issues related to the government’s investigation into possible ties between Trump associates and the Russian government. Durham has been investigating the FBI’s handling of the Steele dossier and the CIA’s handling of intelligence regarding Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
The story that the leakers gave Ignatius was explosive.
A column that Ignatius wrote on Jan. 12, 2017, helped stoke conspiracies of collusion between Team Trump and the Kremlin. Citing a “senior U.S. government official,” Ignatius reported that Flynn spoke in late December 2016 to Sergey Kislyak, who then served as ambassador to Russia.
Ignatius wrote that Flynn “cultivates close Russian contacts,” and questioned whether the retired lieutenant general spoke with Kislyak about sanctions that the Obama administration had placed against Russia.
That Flynn spoke to the Russian ambassador about sanctions is hardly earth-shattering news. But the insinuation that some sort of deal was in the works between the Trump campaign and the Russian government that sanctions would be lifted if Russia helped Trump win the presidency was totally false. And it took a special prosecutor..
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My money is on Pencil Neck.
What is the significance of the “p” you use in replies? You seem to use it often.
Either this is a typo in transcription or this report is not well thought out. Kislyak was the ambassador from Russia to the US.
Add to your list that:
- Sloth Durham is only fearsome looking, so far
- Good luck in indicting high profile RAT traitors by a D.C. Grand Jury that will practice the expected anti-Trump jury nullification. O.J.’s was less predictable
I won’t hold my breath.
All of that happened this week. /s
The Demwits may have gamed the system, but in the long run, if they continue to obstruct justice to protect themselves from well-deserved prosecution, they'll be facing torches and pitchforks.
until and unless Durham and Barr produce indictments I will refuse to trust ANY damned thing federal gub mint.
You are absolutely right. No justice in such situations. Total, vicious prejudice from the D.C. juries down the line.
Deep State Thugs work hand in hand with our corrupt press - may I suggest Durham start his conversations with David Ignatius...
What is slower than a John Durham?
Glaciers look like Formula 1 compared to this investigation.
What is slower than a John Durham...........Climate Change
As it turns out, the persons who leaked those calls where Lt Col Vindman the unassailable and Eric Ciaramella, anonymous “whistleblower” coached by Adam Schitt.
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any info/links for that?? That would be delicious.
Well he is investigating. What more do you want, you #NeverTrumper you. </s>
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