This is fresh confirmation of what was previously assumed to be the case. IOW, written confirmation is now in the possession of Mueller's team. Proving obstruction requires proving of intent. And, this goes right to that.
http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/12/20...w-in-january-flynn-probably-violated-the-law/
McGahn believed that Flynn, and possibly anyone who authorized or approved of such contacts, would be in potential violation of the Logan Act, according to two of the sources, both of whom work in the administration.
The White House and the special counsel’s office did not respond to a request for comment.
Despite McGahn’s concerns that Flynn violated one or both of these laws, Trump allowed Flynn to continue in his job and only fired him after the Washington Post reported that Flynn had lied to Vice President Mike Pence and other senior administration officials about his contacts with Kislyak. That was 18 days after then-Acting Attorney General Sally Yates informed McGahn of her own concerns about Flynn’s covert diplomacy with Russia prior to Trump taking office.
http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/12/20...w-in-january-flynn-probably-violated-the-law/
McGahn believed that Flynn, and possibly anyone who authorized or approved of such contacts, would be in potential violation of the Logan Act, according to two of the sources, both of whom work in the administration.
The White House and the special counsel’s office did not respond to a request for comment.
Despite McGahn’s concerns that Flynn violated one or both of these laws, Trump allowed Flynn to continue in his job and only fired him after the Washington Post reported that Flynn had lied to Vice President Mike Pence and other senior administration officials about his contacts with Kislyak. That was 18 days after then-Acting Attorney General Sally Yates informed McGahn of her own concerns about Flynn’s covert diplomacy with Russia prior to Trump taking office.
