Michael Flynn
Coverage of Michael Flynn in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court won’t revive ex-Trump aide’s suit over secret surveillance during Russia investigation
The Supreme Court refused to revive a lawsuit from Carter Page, an aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, who alleged unlawful surveillance by FBI officials during the Russia investigation. Page settled with the U.S. for $1.25 million but sought to continue legal action against former officials, which was dismissed by lower courts due to procedural issues. A government watchdog criticized the surveillance applications, and the FBI acknowledged flaws but stated corrective measures were taken.
- Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against the them
President Donald Trump is leveraging foreign-influence laws like FARA against left-wing activist networks, a shift from their prior use against figures in his orbit and some Democrats. Legal experts argue the Biden administration previously used FARA politically, and now Trump may be employing the law similarly against perceived adversaries.
- Trump flips script on left, maneuvers to use foreign influence law against the them
President Trump is leveraging foreign-influence laws like FARA against left-wing activist networks, a shift from their prior use against figures in his orbit and some Democrats. Legal experts criticize the Biden administration for applying FARA politically, while the law's criminal enforcement has increased since 2016, targeting individuals such as Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn.
- Sara Carter reveals tense CIA meeting where Brennan probed her on Trump, Michael Flynn
Journalist Sara Carter disclosed a 2016 CIA meeting where then-CIA Director John Brennan questioned her about President-elect Donald Trump and Michael Flynn. The encounter occurred amid the FBI's 'Crossfire Hurricane' investigation into Russian election interference, which led to Flynn's 2017 guilty plea for lying to the FBI. Carter, now Trump's White House drug czar, claimed Brennan sought to assess her political loyalty during the interview.
- Trump’s War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat
President Trump's inconsistent public statements about an Iran deal have caused confusion and criticism from his own allies, with key figures like Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz expressing dismay over potential concessions. Trump's backtracking and vague claims about negotiations contrast with Iranian denials, while former officials like Mike Pompeo and Michael Flynn warn against a deal resembling the Obama-era JCPOA.