Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who served as National Security Advisor briefly during the Trump administration. He has a background in military intelligence and counterterrorism. Flynn was involved in discussions about Russia and the 2016 election, which led to an investigation regarding contacts between his team and Russian officials. He was charged with making false statements to investigators but later pleaded guilty, though he sought to withdraw his plea. Flynn's case highlights issues of national security, political influence, and legal accountability in U.S. government processes.