Trump says he’s got ‘nothing to hide’ as Flynn flips

WASHINGTON, DC. (NEWS 1130) – US President Donald Trump says he had to fire his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, because of his lies to Vice President Mike Pence and the FBI.

On Twitter, the president contends Flynn’s actions during the transition following the 2016 election “were lawful.” Trump adds, “There was nothing to hide!”

Trump’s tweet was delivered while he was in a motorcade in midtown Manhattan heading to a fundraiser. It’s his most substantial reaction to the guilty plea by Flynn on Friday as part of the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller.

Before leaving the White House for New York City, Trump told reporters repeatedly there was “no collusion” between his campaign and the Russians.

On Friday morning, Flynn plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI about his contacts with a Russian diplomat.

It’s the first plea by any of the four former advisers to President Donald Trump charged so far in the wide-ranging investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller.

Through his law firm, Flynn released a statement after walking out of court.

“After over 33 years of military service to our country, including nearly five years in combat away from my family, and then my decision to continue to serve the United States, it has been extraordinarily painful to endure these many months of false accusations of “treason” and other outrageous acts. Such false accusations are contrary to everything I have ever done and stood for. But I recognize that the actions I acknowledged in court today were wrong, and, through my faith in God, I am working to set things right. My guilty plea and agreement to cooperate with the Special Counsel’s Office reflect my decision I made in the best interests of my family and of our country. I accept full responsibility for my actions.”

Flynn has been under investigation for a wide range of allegations, including his lobbying work on behalf of Turkey, but the fact that he was charged only with a single count of making false statements suggests he is cooperating with Mueller’s investigation in exchange for leniency.

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