VIDEO Why Did Donald Trump Ignore Warnings About Michael Flynn? | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

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Why Did Donald Trump Ignore Warnings About Michael Flynn? | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC In a revealing analysis, Rachel Maddow delves into the complex dynamics between Donald Trump and Michael Flynn, particularly focusing on the numerous warnings Trump received about Flynn's potential risks to national security. The video raises critical questions about Flynn's background, his connections to Russian interests, and why Trump chose to overlook serious concerns presented by former President Obama and intelligence officials.

Key Points from the Video:​

1. Background on Michael Flynn:
   • Flynn, who previously served as the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, had warned against using Kaspersky software due to its ties to Russian intelligence. Ironically, he later accepted payments from Kaspersky after leaving the DIA.
2. Warnings Ignored:
   • Prior to taking office, President Obama specifically advised Trump against hiring Flynn as National Security Adviser, citing serious concerns about Flynn's integrity and actions.
   • Despite being informed multiple times of Flynn’s questionable foreign dealings and ongoing investigations into his financial ties to various foreign governments, Trump did not react with the urgency one would expect given the gravity of the warnings.
3. Flynn's Compromised Position:
   • Once in office, Flynn’s conduct raised significant alarms, including direct communications with Russian officials about U.S. sanctions, which were later revealed to be problematic and potentially illegal.
4. Trump's Defense of Flynn:
   • Following Flynn's resignation, Trump made public statements praising Flynn and even intervened with the FBI, suggesting a desire to curtail investigations into Flynn's actions.
5. Implications for Trump:
   • The video discusses the potential legal ramifications for Trump if it is proven that he directed Flynn’s conversations with Russia or sought to impede investigations into Flynn’s dealings. Throughout this analysis, Maddow emphasizes the importance of understanding the obscured aspects of Flynn's motivations and the political maneuvering that contributed to the chaos surrounding his appointment and eventual departure from the White House.
     

     Community Discussion:​

     This topic raises several intriguing questions for us as a community:
   • What do you think were the main motivations for Trump to retain Flynn despite the warnings?
   • How do you interpret the fallout for the Trump administration following these revelations about Flynn?

Feel free to share your thoughts or any additional insights from the video!