Trump’s NSA pick probed by army for intel leaks

The Washington Post says the retired general chosen by Donald Trump as national security adviser was investigated for inappropriately sharing classified information with foreign officers while serving in Afghanistan.

That’s according to documents made public Wednesday by the Post and obtained by The Associated Press.

Retired Lt. Gen Michael Flynn walks through the lobby at Trump Tower, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Retired Lt. Gen Michael Flynn walks through the lobby at Trump Tower, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

An Army investigation concluded that while some intelligence was wrongly shared by Michael Flynn, a major general at the time, it was “not done knowingly.” No action was taken against Flynn.

The Post and others had previously reported about the investigation, which had been classified as secret.

The investigation found no evidence of misconduct or damage to national security. The documents do not detail what information he shared, or with whom.

— AP

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