U.S. Army general and former U.S. National Security Advisor (born 1958) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Thomas "Mike" Flynn (born December 1958) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general. On January 20, 2017, Flynn became the 25th United States National Security Advisor. He resigned on February 13, 2017. He last served as the 18th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, from July 22, 2012 to August 7, 2014.[1]
Mike Flynn | |
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25th National Security Advisor | |
In office January 20, 2017 – February 13, 2017 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Susan Rice |
Succeeded by | H. R. McMaster |
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency | |
In office July 24, 2012 – August 7, 2014 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Ronald Burgess |
Succeeded by | David Shedd (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Thomas Flynn December 1958 (age 65) Middletown, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Political party | Its Complicated -->He has been a keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention and surrogate for Trump, but that does not necessarily make him a Republican.[[Democratic Party (United States] |
Alma mater | University of Rhode Island, Kingston (BS) Golden Gate University (MBA) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS) Naval War College (MA) |
Signature | |
Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1981–2014 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Defense Intelligence Agency • Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance |
Battles/wars | Operation Urgent Fury Operation Uphold Democracy Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Awards | Defense Meritorious Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (4) Meritorious Service Medal (6) Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal (6) |
On November 18, 2016, Flynn accepted president-elect Donald Trump's offer of the position of National Security Advisor.[2]
The Wall Street Journal reported on January 22, 2017, that Flynn was under investigation by U.S. counterintelligence agents for his communications with Russian officials. On February 13, 2017, Flynn resigned the position of National Security Advisor.[3][4]
On December 1, 2017, it was reported that Flynn had accepted a deal with Special Counsel Robert Mueller to plead guilty to a single count, that of "willfully and knowingly" making "false, fictitious and fraudulent statements" to the FBI, a felony.[5]
On July 4, 2020, Flynn announced his support and belief in the pro-Trump QAnon conspiracy theory.[6][7]
On November 25, 2020, Flynn was issued a presidential pardon by President Trump.[8]
After Trump lost his re-election in 2020, Flynn wanted Trump to suspend the United States Constitution, force martial law, silence the press, and hold a new election under military supervision as an attempt to overturn the election results.[9]
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