Michael Flynn Failed to Disclose Income From Russia-Linked Entities

Bits and pieces are now being disclosed about some of the things that Flynn is in legal trouble over. Looks like he tried to hide his "employment" by Russia, which means intentional hiding of a key element in his being allowed to work as a SECURITY advisor for the United States.

Michael T. Flynn, the national security adviser who was forced out of the job in February, failed to list payments from Russia-linked entities on the first of two financial disclosure forms released Saturday by the Trump administration.

The first form, which he signed in February, does not directly mention a paid speech he gave in Moscow, as well as other payments from companies linked to Russia. The second, an amended version, lists the names of the companies that made the payments under a section for any nongovernment compensation that exceeds $5,000 “in a year.” That list appears to include all of the work that Mr. Flynn, a retired three-star Army general, has done since leaving the military in 2014, without providing compensation figures for any of it.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/us/politics/michael-flynn-financial-disclosure-russia-linked-entities.html?_r=0

We know he also worked as a lobbyist for the benefit of Turkey, and was paid handsomely for that.

As a military man, he didn't make a lot of money...until he left the military and was pushed out of the Defense Intelligence Agency. After that, he started making over $1 Million. He won't be making that now. He should have decided whether he wanted the money or to be in the Trump administration. He tried to have both, but looks like that didn't work out for him. And he may get jail time to boot (but Trump will pardon him). He should have stuck with greed and no loyalty toward any one country, if he wanted to keep the income.

Its gonna be a fun week of stories...get ready.

JumpinJack said:

Bits and pieces are now being disclosed about some of the things that Flynn is in legal trouble over. Looks like he tried to hide his "employment" by Russia, which means intentional hiding of a key element in his being allowed to work as a SECURITY advisor for the United States.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/us/politics/michael-flynn-financial-disclosure-russia-linked-entities.html?_r=0

As a military man, he didn't make a lot of money...until he left the military and was pushed out of the Defense Intelligence Agency. After that, he started making over $1 Million. He won't be making that now. He should have decided whether he wanted the money or to be in the Trump administration. He tried to have both, but looks like that didn't work out for him. And he may get jail time to boot (but Trump will pardon him). He should have stuck with greed and no loyalty toward any one country, if he wanted to keep the income.

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Well...

The Russia-linked payments were detailed in a letter released in March by congressional investigators, and included a $45,000 speaking fee from RT, formerly known as Russia Today, a Kremlin-backed news network, for a speech in 2015 in Moscow. During the same trip, Mr. Flynn attended the network’s lavish anniversary dinner and was photographed sitting at the elbow of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/...l-disclosure-russia-linked-entities.html?_r=1

BUT...

Flynn had previously acknowledged the speaking engagement, telling multiple news outlets in July and August that he received money for the speech. But he declined to state the amount, saying that the source of the funds was his US speakers bureau, not the Russian broadcaster...Documents obtained by the oversight committee...show that RT, formerly known as Russia Today, specifically earmarked Flynn's compensation as part of the payment package to the speakers bureau, Leading Authorities Inc., which also included the bureau's fee and visa expenses.

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Michael Flynn paid over $30,000 by Russian TV, top House Dem says - CNNPolitics.com

So he did get the payment from a U.S. speakers bureau for a speech in Moscow 2015.

Almost 30 years ago, when Mark French opened the doors at Leading Authorities...Headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, we serve the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities.

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https://www.leadingauthorities.com/about-us

So...the Russia-linked agency is "RT," their broadcasting network who paid an American speaking tour company the money to have Flynn make a speech in Moscow in 2015. Clearly this shows Flynn was a Russian stooge with direct ties to Putin and worked assiduously ever since 2015 to get another stooge, Trump into the White House via Russian hacking, etc. (sarcasm).

According to the documents, Flynn also received $11,250 from a Russian charter cargo airline and $11,250 from a Russia-based cybersecurity corporation, though neither of those companies were state-owned.

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Michael Flynn paid over $30,000 by Russian TV, top House Dem says - CNNPolitics.com

The other "Russia-linked" payments...clearly more evidence of collusion. :roll:

I think this is more about his failure to report his earnings per Ethics rules than any "collusion" with Russia. I guess we'll find out eventually. :coffeepap:

Captain Adverse said:

I think this is more about his failure to report his earnings per Ethics rules than any "collusion" with Russia. I guess we'll find out eventually. :coffeepap:

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He had seemed reluctant to bring up Russia related things before.

Captain Adverse said:

Well...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/...l-disclosure-russia-linked-entities.html?_r=1

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Michael Flynn paid over $30,000 by Russian TV, top House Dem says - CNNPolitics.com

So he did get the payment from a U.S. speakers bureau for a speech in Moscow 2015.

https://www.leadingauthorities.com/about-us

So...the Russia-linked agency is "RT," their broadcasting network who paid an American speaking tour company the money to have Flynn make a speech in Moscow in 2015. Clearly this shows Flynn was a Russian stooge with direct ties to Putin and worked assiduously ever since 2015 to get another stooge, Trump into the White House via Russian hacking, etc. (sarcasm).

Michael Flynn paid over $30,000 by Russian TV, top House Dem says - CNNPolitics.com

The other "Russia-linked" payments...clearly more evidence of collusion. :roll:

I think this is more about his failure to report his earnings per Ethics rules than any "collusion" with Russia. I guess we'll find out eventually. :coffeepap:

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LOL You were sure payments made to the Clinton Foundation were quid pro quo for "favors" from Hillary but now it different? This money and all the rest of the Russian money that flowed into Trump Tower and into the hands of Trump associates does indicate collusion. There were strings attached to that money and to this day the Trump Administration is doing everything in their power to satisfy Putin. Everything from the choice of SOS, to the gutting of the State Dept., the ultimatums to NATO members are all "paybacks" to Putin. Trump would certainly do even more if we let him. It's time to face it. He's a buffoon and a embarrassment and the sooner he is out the better.

I am getting the idea that I am supposed to care......were these things signed on penalty of perjury?

iguanaman said:

LOL You were sure payments made to the Clinton Foundation were quid pro quo for "favors" from Hillary but now it different? This money and all the rest of the Russian money that flowed into Trump Tower and into the hands of Trump associates does indicate collusion. There were strings attached to that money and to this day the Trump Administration is doing everything in their power to satisfy Putin. Everything from the choice of SOS, to the gutting of the State Dept., the ultimatums to NATO members are all "paybacks" to Putin. Trump would certainly do even more if we let him. It's time to face it. He's a buffoon and a embarrassment and the sooner he is out the better.

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In Russia, Bill Clinton gave two speeches for $625,000....Flynn was getting screwed.

State Department approved 215 Bill Clinton speeches, controversial consulting deal, worth $48m; Hillary Clinton's COS copied on all decisions | Washington Examiner

iguanaman said:

LOL You were sure payments made to the Clinton Foundation were quid pro quo for "favors" from Hillary but now it different? This money and all the rest of the Russian money that flowed into Trump Tower and into the hands of Trump associates does indicate collusion. There were strings attached to that money and to this day the Trump Administration is doing everything in their power to satisfy Putin. Everything from the choice of SOS, to the gutting of the State Dept., the ultimatums to NATO members are all "paybacks" to Putin. Trump would certainly do even more if we let him. It's time to face it. He's a buffoon and a embarrassment and the sooner he is out the better.

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I was so sure...??? Really?