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applegrove

(118,501 posts)
Sat Mar 2, 2019, 10:51 PM Mar 2019

FIRST IMPRESSIONS Michael Flynn apparently introduced himself to the National Security Council by

Michael Flynn apparently introduced himself to the National Security Council by talking up Russia

https://theweek.com/speedreads/826660/michael-flynn-apparently-introduced-himself-national-security-council-by-talking-russia

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Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn didn't do a great job at tamping down rumors of inappropriate communications with Russians.

A Politico report published Friday describes a rocky start to Flynn's short-lived tenure. Hundreds of staffers at the National Security Council were reportedly baffled that Flynn didn't introduce himself or say a few words as the new leader, even via email, for about two weeks. When he finally called a meeting, writes Politico, staffers became even more worried:

The tone of the gathering was oddly political, several attendees said, with Flynn praising Trump and boasting about the president’s smarts and savvy. Flynn also said the U.S. needed to take a different approach to Russia, viewing it more as a partner than an adversary. [Politico]

NSC employees were especially concerned given rumors, at the time, about Flynn's connections to Russia — connections, of course, that ultimately led to his resignation and an eventual plea deal with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.


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FIRST IMPRESSIONS Michael Flynn apparently introduced himself to the National Security Council by (Original Post) applegrove Mar 2019 OP
Everybody around trump had Russia connects but he knew nothing about it? brush Mar 2019 #1
They were all selling the US for 30 pieces of gold! Lock him up. Mar 2019 #2

brush

(53,743 posts)
1. Everybody around trump had Russia connects but he knew nothing about it?
Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:02 PM
Mar 2019

Yeah, ok.

This is exactly why trump chose Flynn, And of course Pence knows all about it as well.

Pls let these traitors be exposed soon.

Lock him up.

(6,921 posts)
2. They were all selling the US for 30 pieces of gold!
Sat Mar 2, 2019, 11:20 PM
Mar 2019

Never mind the Russian mob's horrible crimes for 3 decades.

They have cash to launder anywhere they can, so...

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