Breaking: Michael Flynn, Trump’s National Security Advisor, Resigns
Cozy Relationship With Russian Officials Questioned
In a move that was anticipated by some political observers, White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has resigned as a result of the controversy over his Russian contacts.
Flynn had allegedly discussed the United States sanctions with the Russian Federation Ambassador to the U.S., Sergey Ivanovich Kislyak, in December of 2016 in a phone call prior to the Trump administration taking control of the government on January 20.
Justice Department officials and senior officials of the American intelligence community had warned the administration that Flynn was potentially vulnerable to blackmail by the Russian government.
Flynn’s alleged discussion with the Russian Ambassador had also touched off a firestorm of criticism on Capital Hill with Democrats calling for his removal.
Some Republican lawmakers had also expressed concern, given that under the terms of the Logan Act, a Federal law that specifically prohibits private citizens from negotiating public or foreign policy and diplomacy with a foreign government, it appeared that Flynn had violated the terms of the statue.
According to his letter of resignation, Flynn wrote that he had “inadvertently briefed the Vice-president elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian Ambassador.”
In a late evening statement released by the White House, it was announced that Joseph Keith Kellogg has been appointed interim National Security adviser.
Â

Enjoy this piece?
… then let us make a small request. The New Civil Rights Movement depends on readers like you to meet our ongoing expenses and continue producing quality progressive journalism. Three Silicon Valley giants consume 70 percent of all online advertising dollars, so we need your help to continue doing what we do.
NCRM is independent. You won’t find mainstream media bias here. From unflinching coverage of religious extremism, to spotlighting efforts to roll back our rights, NCRM continues to speak truth to power. America needs independent voices like NCRM to be sure no one is forgotten.
Every reader contribution, whatever the amount, makes a tremendous difference. Help ensure NCRM remains independent long into the future. Support progressive journalism with a one-time contribution to NCRM, or click here to become a subscriber. Thank you. Click here to donate by check.
![]() |