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Michael Flynn

National Security Advisor Michael Flynn

Profession: National Security Advisor

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Originally a general who served in the US Army for 33 years, Flynn was picked by Donald Trump to serve as his National Security Advisor. Between 2012 and 2014 he served as the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

After only 24 days as the National Security Advisor, Flynn was fired after it emerged he had lied to US Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with the Russian ambassador in the lead up to Trump's election. After his dismissal he was investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller over allegations the Russians assisted the Trump campaign.

To this end he was charged with a single count of lying to the FBI and pleaded guilty in court; he will cooperate with the Special Counsel.

Born: December 24, 1958
Birthplace: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA
Age: 65 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn

Historical Events

  • 2017-02-13 US President Donald Trump accepts the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn over his dealings with Russia
  • 2017-12-01 President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the F.B.I.
  • 2020-11-25 US President Donald Trump pardons former security advisor Michael Flynn, who had pled guilty of lying to the FBI

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