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UCmeNdc

(9,650 posts)
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 04:42 AM Jan 2017

Trump Adviser Michael Flynn Had FIVE Calls With Russian Ambassador On Day Of Sanctions:

Mole? The calls raise fresh questions among some U.S. officials.

The calls raised fresh questions among some U.S. officials about contacts between Trump’s advisers and Russian officials at a time when U.S. intelligence agencies contend that Moscow waged a multifaceted campaign of hacking and other actions to boost Republican Trump’s election chances against Democrat Hillary Clinton.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/flynn-held-multiple-calls-with-russian-envoy_us_58792072e4b09281d0eaaaf1?y4gb5h6z14c7rjm7vi

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Trump Adviser Michael Flynn Had FIVE Calls With Russian Ambassador On Day Of Sanctions: (Original Post) UCmeNdc Jan 2017 OP
Do not make this man National Security Advisor!!!!! UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #1
Details of the calls here: TubbersUK Jan 2017 #2
Cover Story UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #3
seems legit ! stonecutter357 Jan 2017 #4
Smile!!! UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #5
Related to this? TubbersUK Jan 2017 #8
CNN covering the story live now. factfinder_77 Jan 2017 #6
I'm sorry..... The term "Cover Story" refers to a spy agency releasing a false story to the public UCmeNdc Jan 2017 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2017 #7
Yes, this too TubbersUK Jan 2017 #9
Funny how the most violent aggressive crazy militant repugs are also the Mc Mike Jan 2017 #11
Flynn's actions stink to high heaven. Got him dead to rights. oasis Jan 2017 #12

TubbersUK

(1,441 posts)
2. Details of the calls here:
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 04:46 AM
Jan 2017

Russian Ambassador Invited Trump Administration to Syria Peace Talks as US Issued Sanctions

Russia's ambassador to the U.S. invited the Trump administration to Syrian peace talks during a phone call in December -- on the same day the Obama administration announced sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its hacking during the U.S. election -- a Trump spokesperson said Friday.

Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak extended the invitation to the talks, which are scheduled for later this month, during a phone call with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming National Security Advisor Michael Flynn on December 29th, the day the U.S. issued sanctions and expelled 35 Russian diplomats from the country.

The Obama administration was unsuccessful in securing a seat in Syria peace negotiations during talks with Russia and other regional powers and has been excluded from the most recent rounds. The next talks about Syria are scheduled for January 23rd in Astana, Kazakhstan, three days after Trump takes office.

Spicer initially told reporters the conversation between Flynn and Kislyak only focused on arranging a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Donald Trump after the Inauguration.


http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-advisor-michael-flynn-contact-russian-ambassador/story?id=44763052

UCmeNdc

(9,650 posts)
5. Smile!!!
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 04:55 AM
Jan 2017

If he was going to do all of this diplomacy why didn't Flynn coordinate with the State department?????

TubbersUK

(1,441 posts)
8. Related to this?
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 05:24 AM
Jan 2017
Trump suggests he would be open to lifting sanctions on Russia

He told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Friday evening that he might do away with them if Russia helps the US battle terrorists or with other goals important to the US


http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141665014

UCmeNdc

(9,650 posts)
10. I'm sorry..... The term "Cover Story" refers to a spy agency releasing a false story to the public
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 05:43 AM
Jan 2017

to cover up its real spying operations.

In this case Flynn got nervous and ran to his Russian controlling agent, they then discussed that Obama maybe on to them. But since Flynn ran directly to the Russians for help they agree to release a false narrative to the public about what was discussed during their meeting. Hence a "cover story".

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TubbersUK

(1,441 posts)
9. Yes, this too
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 05:25 AM
Jan 2017
Trump suggests he would be open to lifting sanctions on Russia

He told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Friday evening that he might do away with them if Russia helps the US battle terrorists or with other goals important to the US


http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141665014

Mc Mike

(9,170 posts)
11. Funny how the most violent aggressive crazy militant repugs are also the
Sat Jan 14, 2017, 07:35 AM
Jan 2017

"Americans' who are friendliest with our most dangerous foreign opponents.

He's an insane traitor. His boss is a traitor, and his party is the treason party.

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