Blumenthal Statement on Trump Pardon of Michael Flynn

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after President Trump issued a pardon to former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn:

“President Trump’s pardon of Michael Flynn is as rotten as it is unsurprising. As a reminder: Michael Flynn pleaded guilty twice to lying to federal investigators in an attempt to cover up his secret communications with the Russian government. His crimes risked our national security and undermined our system of justice. President Trump dangled this pardon in an apparent attempt to get Michael Flynn to renege on his agreement to cooperate with federal investigators – and now seems that he’s been rewarded for his malfeasance. I eagerly await the inauguration of a President who believes and acts as if no person – no matter how well-connected – is above the law.”

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