Trump: FBI tried to frame Flynn

He again hints at pardon for ex-national security adviser Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports

Today at 4:15 a.m. | Updated May 1, 2020 at 4:15 a.m.

"WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump voiced support Thursday for former national security adviser Michael Flynn, raising speculation of a pardon after Flynn's lawyers disclosed internal FBI documents they claim show the FBI tried to "intentionally frame" him.

Trump said he believes Flynn should now be cleared in court, but if that doesn't happen he as president has "a different type of power."

Documents released by Flynn's lawyers include FBI emails and handwritten notes showing officials grappling with how best to approach Flynn, how much information to provide him during the interview and what to do if he made a false statement.

The newly disclosed notes appear to be written by Bill Priestap, the former head of the FBI's counterintelligence division, whose initials are on them. Priestap played a central role in the FBI's Russia investigation. He approved the opening of the case, known as Crossfire Hurricane, in July 2016 to determine whether any Trump campaign officials, including Flynn, had conspired with Russia during the presidential election."

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