White House was warned Flynn could be blackmailed by Russia LAST MONTH!

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(CNN)The Justice Department warned the Trump administration last month that Michael Flynn misled administration officials regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States and was potentially vulnerable to blackmail by the Russians, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.

Flynn resigned his position as national security adviser shortly after the reports emerged Monday night.
A White House official also confirmed the warning.

Flynn resigns amid controversy over Russia contacts

The concern was raised after Flynn claimed he did not discuss with the Russian ambassador the sanctions being imposed by former President Barack Obama's administration in retaliation for Russia's interference in the election. Flynn was not yet in government.

The message was delivered by then-Acting Attorney General Sally Yates. Other top intelligence officials, including James Clapper and John Brennan, were in agreement the White House should be alerted about the concerns.


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