Senate intel panel subpoenas michael flynn documents
On July 12, 2018, the Senate Intelligence Committee issued a subpoena to Michael Flynn, the former National Security Adviser, to produce documents related to his activities and communications during the 2016 presidential transition period.
The subpoena was issued as part of the committee's ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and potential collusion with the Trump campaign. Flynn was a key figure in the transition period, serving as the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and later as the National Security Adviser.
The subpoena requested that Flynn produce a wide range of documents, including:
- All emails, text messages, and other electronic communications related to his activities during the transition period.
- All documents related to his interactions with Russian officials, including emails, memos, and other written communications.
- All documents related to his discussions with other Trump campaign officials, including Donald Trump Jr., Jared Kushner, and Paul Manafort.
- All documents related to his involvement in the drafting of the Trump campaign's foreign policy platform.
- All documents related to his interactions with foreign governments, including Russia, during the transition period.
Flynn had previously refused to comply with a similar subpoena from the House Intelligence Committee, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. However, the Senate Intelligence Committee's subpoena is more specific and targeted, and Flynn's lawyers have indicated that they will comply with the request.
The subpoena is seen as a significant development in the investigation, as it could provide new insights into Flynn's activities during the transition period and potentially shed light on any potential wrongdoing or collusion with Russia.