White House: Trump Didn't Know of Flynn Plan to Register as Foreign Agent
The Hill
March 10, 2017
President trump was not aware that ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn would likely have to register as an agent of a foreign government for his lobbying work during the campaign, the White House said Friday.
"No," press secretary Sean Spicer said when asked whether Trump was informed of the arrangement.
"This was a personal matter; it's not a business matter...It's not something that would be appropriate for a government entity to give someone guidance on when they should file as a private citizen, " he added.
The spokesman also disputed the notion Trump should not have hired Flynn because of his lobbying on behalf of Turkish interests.
"What dealings are you referring to? The fact that he had a client?" Spicer asked.
"He was also the head of the (Defense Intelligence Agency) 40 years in the military..He has impeccable credentials."
The White House is defending it's handling of the situation after the Associated Press reported that Trump's transition team was told Flynn would probably have to register with the federal government for his work on behalf of a firm owned by a Turkish businessman with close ties to his country's government.
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