Former national security adviser to President Trump, Michael Flynn is the key to unlock the real story of the Trump campaign's dealing with representatives of Russia. And what we know so far indicate Trump knew what was taking place. Flynn nor any one else connected to the Trump campaign would have taken on such a risk with out Trump's approval or nod.
Our intelligence community knows Flynn discussed the sanctions against Russia made possible by President Obama's orders for Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential elections. It is also known that Flynn hinted that a President Trump could reverse those sanctions or cancel them. When questioned, Flynn said he had no recollection of sanctions being discussed at those meetings. And we also know that statement was false. Flynn also failed to register as a foreign agent that was paid by foreign governments.
Michael Flynn was director of the U. S. Military Intelligence and was removed from that office by President Obama and as reported, warned President Trump about hiring Flynn. And we know as fact that Trump waited at least 17 days to fire Flynn after the allegations started coming out. Flynn was hostile towards Hillary Clinton during the campaign and opposed President Obama's policies, especially when it came to ISIS.
Trump knows what Flynn knows and asked former FBI director Comey to shut his investigation down concerning Flynn. Trump continues to repeat that Flynn is a good man and even suggested that Flynn be given immunity to testify. The latest Trump rant to try and deflect the truth is calling the FBI investigation the worse "Witch Hunt" ever in politics. He is starting to feel the heat and will continue to lash out at anyone. The issue is beginning to snow ball and this writer believes more damaging information will continue to surface.
John Dean's testimony blew open Watergate that led to President Nixon's resignation. Michael Flynn's testimony under oath could do the same thing to the Trump - Russian affair and cause Trump to leave office early in his first term.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
