BREAKING: Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns over controversial contact with Russia

Donald Trump's embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned less than  month after taking office, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia. Mr Flynn had been embroiled in controversy since it was revealed that he had a conversation with a Russian diplomat about sanctions prior to
the US President's administration taking office.
In a resignation letter, Mr Flynn said he gave Vice President Mike Pence and others "incomplete information" about his calls with Russia's ambassador to the US.
Apparently relying on this information, Mr Pence initially said the national security adviser had not discussed sanctions with the Russian envoy, though Mr Flynn later conceded the issue may have come up. 
His resignation letter said that he held numerous calls with "foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors ... to facilitate a smooth transition".
He added: "Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the Vice President Elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian Ambassador. I have sincerely apologised to the President and the Vice President, and they have accepted my apology."
"I am tendering my resignation," Mr Flynn wrote, "honoured to have served our nation and the American people in such a distinguished way."
The White House said it will replace Mr Flynn with retired Army Lieutenant General Joseph K Kellogg Jr as acting national security adviser.
Donald Trump's embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned las than  month after taking office, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
Mr Flynn had been embroiled in controversy since it was revealed that he had a conversation with a Russian diplomat about sanctions prior to the US President's administration taking office.
In a resignation letter, Mr Flynn said he gave Vice President Mike Pence and others "incomplete information" about his calls with Russia's ambassador to the US.
Apparently relying on this information, Mr Pence initially said the national security adviser had not discussed sanctions with the Russian envoy, though Mr Flynn later conceded the issue may have come up. 
His resignation letter said that he held numerous calls with "foreign counterparts, ministers, and ambassadors ... to facilitate a smooth transition".
He added: "Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the Vice President Elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian Ambassador. I have sincerely apologised to the President and the Vice President, and they have accepted my apology."
"I am tendering my resignation," Mr Flynn wrote, "honoured to have served our nation and the American people in such a distinguished way."
The White House said it will replace Mr Flynn with retired Army Lieutenant General Joseph K Kellogg Jr as acting national security adviser.



Source: Independent UK