Press conference now: Rep. Cummings announces 3 releases [View all]

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ON EDIT: Thanks to bigtree, here is the link to the release:

https://democrats-oversight.house.gov/news/press-releases/cummings-releases-three-new-docs-on-flynn

Notes from presser:


Release of 2014 letter that explicitly warned General Flynn against accepting any payments from a foreign government "without Congressional consent."

Also, a April 7, 2017 letter countering suggestion by Flynn's attorney that he followed correct procedures: "DIA did not locate any records referring or relating to General Flynn's receipt' of foreign money.'

"DIA did not locate any records of General Flynn seeking permission or approval of receiving any money from a foreign source."

Also, a letter from inspector general from DOD announcing their own investigation.

Cummings says the DT administration absolutely refused to comply with the committee's requests for documentation.

"I honestly don't understand why the White House is covering up for Michael Flynn."

Senator Richard Blumenthal say these letters are powerful, incontrovertible, flagrant violations of Federal criminal law that won't be prosecuted unless we have a special prosecutor. Says we can't count on the Attorney General appointed by the President to do that job.