Michael Flynn under an antiquated law known as the Logan Act, former FBI Director James Comey testified Wednesday, contradicting a claim made by President Donald Trump during Tuesday's debate.
Flynn, who served as Trump’s national security adviser for only a few weeks before Trump removed him amid the ongoing investigation, pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying to the FBI about his conversations with the ambassador to Russia. After cooperating with investigators for a year, Flynn abruptly reversed course and sought to withdraw his guilty plea earlier this year.
The Logan Act, a largely obsolete 18th century statute, prohibits private citizens from attempting to carry out official U.S. foreign policy. Trump and his allies have alleged that the FBI raised the Logan Act as a pretext to interview Flynn and ultimately prosecute him for making false statements about his calls with the Russian ambassador.
“It’s deeply concerning because this guy is getting treated in a way that nobody’s been treated before,” Comey said during public testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee.Former national security adviser Michael Flynn | Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images The exchange punctuated Comey’s broader testimony to panel, chaired by Sen. Lindsey Graham , in which Comey largely defended the bureau’s investigation into potential ties between Trump and Russia. Though he acknowledged that some aspects of the probe were mishandled, he said the broader investigation was “essential” and handled appropriately.
Trump cannot lead the country with lies, he hasn’t a plan of advancement at home nor abroad.
You watched the hearing and this was your take away? Comey amnesia about the predicate of the investigation? Ring any bells?
What about the social distancing freak out Chris Wallace and joebiden we’re having about Trump’s rallies last night when Biden’s supporters just did this today! Hypocrites much?! Where’s the outrage?! 🤦🏻♀️🙄
LMFAO YEAH RIGHT CONE HEAD!
Maybe if evidence was not being withheld repeatedly, he'd have a point. As it stands, he does not.
It’s amazing the how much Comey has forgotten since he was fired. Worst fbi director since J Edgar Hoover. A real POS and a disgrace
It is criminal how Obama & Associates have ruined so many people’s lives.Legacy they leave is nothing to be proud of.realDonaldTrump USSupremeCourt foxandfriends CNN msnbc
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