Michael Flynn quits as national security adviser

Michael Flynn has resigned as national security adviser over his contact with Russian officials before US President Donald Trump took office.


His resignation on Tuesday followed reports a day earlier that the Justice Department warned the Trump administration weeks ago that such communications could leave him in a compromised position.

It is illegal for private citizens to conduct US diplomacy.

"Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the Vice President elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian ambassador," Flynn wrote in his official resignation letter.

"I am tendering my resignation, honored to have served President Trump, who in just three weeks has reoriented American foreign policy in fundamental ways to restore America's leadership position in the world," he added.

Retired General Keith Kellogg, who has been chief of staff of the White House National Security Council, was named the acting national security adviser while Trump determines who should fill the position.
 [aljazeera.com]
14/2/17
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