Embattled White House national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned Monday night, two sources tell CNN.
His departure came just after reports surfaced the Justice Department warned the Trump administration last month that Flynn misled administration officials regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States and was potentially vulnerable to blackmail by the Russians.
The move comes less than a month into the job, making him one of the shortest-serving senior presidential advisers in modern history.
The sudden exit marks the most public display yet of disarray at the highest levels of the new administration, which has faced repeated questions over a slew of controversies and reports of infighting among senior aides during its first three weeks.

The shakeup now leaves Trump without one of his closest and longest-serving advisers. Flynn had counseled Trump on foreign policy and national security matters since early in the 2016 presidential race.
Flynn was not able to definitively refute a Washington Post story late last week that his conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak included communication about the sanctions. It is illegal for unauthorized private citizens to negotiate with foreign governments on behalf of the US.

The controversy intensified after the report put Pence and several senior White House advisers in an uncomfortable position, as they had denied in TV interviews weeks earlier that Flynn discussed sanctions with the ambassador. Some administration officials said Flynn must have misled Pence and others.
"The knives are out," a White House official told CNN on Friday, noting that "there's a lot of unhappiness about this."
Many expressed concern at the idea that Flynn, a retired lieutenant general who headed the Defense Intelligence Agency, would discuss sanctions with a foreign official whose calls are regularly monitored by US intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

A US official confirmed to CNN on Friday that Flynn and Kislyak did speak about sanctions, among other matters, during a December call.
But after the call was made public, Pence told CBS News on January 15 that Flynn did not talk with Kislyak about the sanctions, which the Obama administration recently levied due to Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 elections.
"They did not discuss anything having to do with the United States' decision to expel diplomats or impose censure against Russia," Pence told CBS News.


On Friday, an aide close to the national security adviser told CNN that Flynn could not rule out that he spoke about sanctions on the call.
The White House official blamed much of the outcry against Flynn on a Washington culture always in search of a scalp, but people within Trump's orbit did little to defend Flynn during appearances on Sunday news shows.
Stephen Miller, White House policy director, was asked directly about Flynn's future on a number of Sunday talk shows. Miller responded by saying he was not the appropriate official to ask.

"I don't have any answers today," Miller said in response to questions about whether Flynn misled the vice president. "I don't have any information one way or another to add anything to the conversation."
http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/13/politics/michael-flynn-white-house-national-security-adviser/index.html

With Trump administration; anything can happen

Fear Russia

Their problem

For eight years obama ran a scandal free government but look at donald trump, only just three weeks into his administration, resignations here and there, I thought americans were wiser but trump victory has shown their gullibility, so many allegations already. He will soon be impeached, at last america got what it asked for. Does trump have the stamina and moral fiber to lead a country like america? Their hatred for the first black president could not let them see and think clearly. Trump defied every expectations and predictions and he won. America has got it wrong this time And its very good for them. His victory was that of hatefulness over decency.

Trump and his wahala.



Meanwhile

Even though, I really don't care about this news cause e no go reduce my t-fare down to Saka Tinubu this morning but en, I must to comment for commenting sake.

Thanks.

When will our own government officials start resigning when dem fucck up..

Buhari

The fear of trump
The beginning
Of greater Achievement

how does this relate to nairaland?

He resigned on mere allegations.

Another one is a leader of a country and hasn't spoken to his people for days because he is likely to be in a vegetable state and hasn't resigned.

Must rule by force.

If it's a Nigerian holding a public office in Nigeria, he'll stay put till Jesus comes. It's fascinating that even speculations prompt these guys to resign

Trump the saviour of some people

No hard feelings. Its only a clash of interest and principle.

This guy's govt is already in disarray! He needs to slow down on this HAMMER DOWN style of governance. Even his facial expressions gives him away on the manner of President he is! Not by gragra Mr Presido!!! U have started on a wrong footing from the beginning even though it may seem you have the best interest of Americans at heart!

Instead of this trump and his country wahala, I for like to read news like; see the snake in my back yard or ton...dike smoke weed while Brest feeding her baby.......

Change the heading. He is a CIVILIAN

Sir Flynn abeg come nigeria
buhari will give a post... Nigerians will react.... nairaland will post... seun will make money...lol

Jeffboi:
Fear Russia

Why?

Flynn is a racist his resignation is long over due.

Trump and controversies are like 5 and 6. Just like Buhari and violence are inseparable. Where one goes, the other follows.

If na Saraki and Dogaro Dem for hire 50 SAN to fight for dem instead of resigning.

Mrtolotolo:
When will our own government officials start resigning when dem fucck up..

That's the question.

freebreezeyz:
This guy's govt is already in disarray! He needs to slow down on this HAMMER DOWN style of governance. Even his facial expressions gives him away on the manner of President he is! Not by gragra Mr Presido!!! U have started on a wrong footing from the beginning even though it may seem you have the best interest of Americans at heart!

SIR, diplomacy is a virtue. If you don't possess it as a govt head, then no matter how good your intentions are, circumstances, events and people around you won't just make anything work. By the time this man is one year into his govt and they can't pinpoint at one major thing he has achieved, then they will know they are in for a big thing. See, I supported president Buhari coming into this office, but his approaches are too rigid and undiplomatic. You can't have a successful govt with that style. Bringing military sense into democracy is ANTI. Slow down. toast some, kiss some, worship some and get things done. SLOW DOWN, BAIT THEM AND STOP GRAGRA.

jesus500:
For eight years obama ran a scandal free government but look at donald trump, only just three weeks into his administration, resignations here and there, I thought americans were wiser but trump victory has shown their gullibility, so many allegations already. He will soon be impeached, at last america got what it asked for. Does trump have the stamina and moral fiber to lead a country like america? Their hatred for the first black president could not let them see and think clearly. Trump defied every expectations and predictions and he won. America has got it wrong this time And its very good for them. His victory was that of hatefulness over decency.

Are you okay?

Do you know how many people obama killed?

jesus500:
For eight years obama ran a scandal free government but look at donald trump, only just three weeks into his administration, resignations here and there, I thought americans were wiser but trump victory has shown their gullibility, so many allegations already. He will soon be impeached, at last america got what it asked for. Does trump have the stamina and moral fiber to lead a country like america? Their hatred for the first black president could not let them see and think clearly. Trump defied every expectations and predictions and he won. America has got it wrong this time And its very good for them. His victory was that of hatefulness over decency.

You are still pained he banned homosexuality, if they catch u in Nigeria u know how many years u will be behind bars,keep lamenting, its their problem not yours

amanikondo:

Are you okay?

Do you know how many people obama killed?

Trump is already jeopardizing the lives of millions with his reckless lifestyle.

jesus500:
For eight years obama ran a scandal free government but look at donald trump, only just three weeks into his administration, resignations here and there, I thought americans were wiser but trump victory has shown their gullibility, so many allegations already. He will soon be impeached, at last america got what it asked for. Does trump have the stamina and moral fiber to lead a country like america? Their hatred for the first black president could not let them see and think clearly. Trump defied every expectations and predictions and he won. America has got it wrong this time And its very good for them. His victory was that of hatefulness over decency.

Scandal free gini?

Google is always your friend.

CNN is really trying very hard to discredit the trump administration.