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Trump: The Leaks Are Real, But the News Is Fake
Feb 16, 2017 // 1:42pm FOX NEWS INSIDER
President Donald Trump confirmed in a news conference Thursday that leaked information about his administration is "real," but he said much of the coverage of the leaks is "fake news."
Asked about former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who resigned Monday, Trump said he was not happy with the information Flynn gave to Vice President Mike Pence, although Flynn speaking to the Russian ambassador was "not wrong."
He said what was wrong, however, was the way people in the media were given classified information.
"It's an illegal process and the press should be ashamed of themselves," Trump said.
Fox News' John Roberts asked the president how he will investigate the leaks.
Trump said he wants to get his team together and that he has already spoken to the DOJ about the "criminal leaks." for video click here
Feb 16, 2017 // 1:42pm FOX NEWS INSIDER
President Donald Trump confirmed in a news conference Thursday that leaked information about his administration is "real," but he said much of the coverage of the leaks is "fake news."
Asked about former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who resigned Monday, Trump said he was not happy with the information Flynn gave to Vice President Mike Pence, although Flynn speaking to the Russian ambassador was "not wrong."
He said what was wrong, however, was the way people in the media were given classified information.
"It's an illegal process and the press should be ashamed of themselves," Trump said.
Fox News' John Roberts asked the president how he will investigate the leaks.
Trump said he wants to get his team together and that he has already spoken to the DOJ about the "criminal leaks." for video click here
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Flynn changed story to FBI, no charges expected
By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent
Updated 6:17 PM ET, Thu February 16, 2017
Flynn was fired by President Donald Trump earlier this week after it was revealed that he withheld information from Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with Sergey Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to the US. A US official confirmed to CNN last week that Flynn and Kislyak discussed sanctions, among other matters, during a December call.
Flynn initially told investigators sanctions were not discussed. But FBI agents challenged him, asking if he was certain that was his answer. He said he didn't remember.
The FBI interviewers believed Flynn was cooperative and provided truthful answers. Although Flynn didn't remember all of what he talked about, they don't believe he was intentionally misleading them, the officials say.
Further, then-acting Attorney General Sally Yates delayed notifying the White House until after Flynn was interviewed. At that point, FBI Director James Comey did not object to notifying the White House counsel.
There is still an ongoing, broader FBI review of Flynn and Russia-related dealings.
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By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent
Updated 6:17 PM ET, Thu February 16, 2017
- Flynn was fired by President Donald Trump earlier this week
- The FBI interviewers believed Flynn was cooperative and provided truthful answers
Flynn was fired by President Donald Trump earlier this week after it was revealed that he withheld information from Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with Sergey Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to the US. A US official confirmed to CNN last week that Flynn and Kislyak discussed sanctions, among other matters, during a December call.
Flynn initially told investigators sanctions were not discussed. But FBI agents challenged him, asking if he was certain that was his answer. He said he didn't remember.
The FBI interviewers believed Flynn was cooperative and provided truthful answers. Although Flynn didn't remember all of what he talked about, they don't believe he was intentionally misleading them, the officials say.
Further, then-acting Attorney General Sally Yates delayed notifying the White House until after Flynn was interviewed. At that point, FBI Director James Comey did not object to notifying the White House counsel.
There is still an ongoing, broader FBI review of Flynn and Russia-related dealings.
This story has been updated. more
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