The president pardoned the former national security adviser, who was accused of lying to the FBI as part of an investigation into Russian interference in the previous presidential election • "He will have a fantastic Thanksgiving"
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Shortly before the end of his term, outgoing US President Donald Trump this evening (Wednesday) pardoned Michael Flynn, who previously served as a national security adviser in his administration.
In a tweet posted on Twitter, Trump wrote: "It is a great honor for me to announce that General Michael Flynn has received a full pardon. I wish him and his wonderful family. I know they will now have a fantastic Thanksgiving."
It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon.
Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2020
Counselor Flynn, a retired military officer, was accused of lying to the FBI during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. Trump's entry into office.
Flynn then replaced his defense team and sought to withdraw his confession.
He claimed that his rights had been violated by the prosecution, which he said had deceived him as part of the plea bargain.
In the past, Trump has defended Flynn and said he is going through a ordeal.
Last June, the Court of Appeals ordered that the case against Flynn be closed.