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The Michael Flynn scandal and dismissal in 2017, as covered by The Conservative Treehouse, revolve around the events leading to Flynn’s resignation as National Security Advisor and the allegations of misconduct by the FBI and DOJ. Below is a summary based on the perspective presented in posts from The Conservative Treehouse, particularly from 2017 to 2020, as found in the provided references:

Background and Context:

• Michael Flynn, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, was appointed National Security Advisor by President-elect Donald Trump in late 2016. Flynn had been a vocal critic of the Obama administration and was under scrutiny by intelligence agencies due to his interactions with Russian officials during the 2016 election transition period. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2019/06/24/michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-evidence-flynn-was-under-active-fisc-authorized-surveillance/
• The Conservative Treehouse argues that Flynn was a target of a politically motivated operation by elements within the FBI, DOJ, and CIA, often referred to as the "Deep State," aiming to undermine the incoming Trump administration. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/14/michael-flynn-resigns/

Key Event: Flynn’s Call with Russian Ambassador:

• On December 29, 2016, Flynn spoke with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, following the Obama administration’s announcement of sanctions against Russia. The call was intercepted by U.S. intelligence, which The Conservative Treehouse claims was part of an ongoing FBI surveillance operation targeting Flynn directly, not incidental collection as the official narrative suggested. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2019/06/24/michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-evidence-flynn-was-under-active-fisc-authorized-surveillance/
• The Conservative Treehouse asserts that Flynn was not “unmasked” because he was already under active surveillance authorized by a FISA court, meaning no unmasking request was needed. This surveillance allegedly began before the Kislyak call, contradicting claims that Flynn’s identity was revealed through incidental collection. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2020/05/11/prepare-to-discover-that-michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-but-everyone-else-was/

FBI Interview and Alleged Entrapment:

• On January 24, 2017, Flynn was interviewed by FBI agents Peter Strzok and Joe Pientka about his conversation with Kislyak. The Conservative Treehouse alleges this interview was a setup to trap Flynn, with the FBI already possessing the call transcript and seeking to exploit discrepancies. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2018/12/05/occams-razor-michael-flynn/
• The FBI’s 302 reports (summaries of the interview) were allegedly manipulated, with edits by Lisa Page and others to suggest Flynn lied, despite initial notes indicating the agents did not believe he was deceptive. The Conservative Treehouse cites text messages between Strzok and Page showing their concern about the interview going “off the rails,” suggesting a coordinated effort to frame Flynn. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2018/12/05/occams-razor-michael-flynn/

Leak and Media Narrative:

• The Washington Post published details of Flynn’s Kislyak call, which The Conservative Treehouse claims was illegally leaked, possibly by FBI official James Baker or DOJ’s Mary McCord, to create a public scandal. This leak fueled media narratives about Flynn violating the Logan Act or being vulnerable to Russian blackmail. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/14/michael-flynn-resigns/
• The Conservative Treehouse argues the media, guided by intelligence community leaks, misrepresented Flynn’s actions to portray him as disloyal, amplifying the controversy to pressure the Trump administration. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/13/the-manufacturing-of-controversy-general-michael-flynn-edition/ https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/14/michael-flynn-resigns/

Resignation:

• On February 13, 2017, Flynn resigned after 23 days as National Security Advisor. The official reason was that he misled Vice President Mike Pence about the content of his Kislyak call, claiming he did not discuss sanctions. The Conservative Treehouse contends Flynn did not lie but was caught in a political trap where his honesty contradicted Pence’s public statements, forcing his resignation to avoid further media fallout. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/14/michael-flynn-resigns/
• The site suggests the DOJ, under Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, warned the White House that Flynn’s alleged misstatements made him a blackmail risk, a narrative The Conservative Treehouse views as a pretext to oust him. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/14/michael-flynn-resigns/

Legal Fallout and Defense:

• Flynn pleaded guilty in December 2017 to making false statements to the FBI, but The Conservative Treehouse highlights that his attorney, Sidney Powell, later exposed prosecutorial misconduct, including withheld exculpatory evidence (Brady material) and manipulated 302 reports. http://cosmicconvergence.org/?p=35918 (I am not aware of this site)
• In 2020, the DOJ, under Attorney General William Barr, moved to drop the case, arguing there was no legitimate basis for the FBI’s interview and no evidence Flynn lied. The Conservative Treehouse frames this as vindication of Flynn, portraying him as a victim of a politically motivated witch hunt. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2020/05/07/doj-drops-the-case-against-michael-flynn/
• The site also notes that Flynn’s surveillance and the subsequent unmasking of other Trump campaign officials (not Flynn himself) raised concerns, as highlighted by then-House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes in 2017. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2020/05/11/prepare-to-discover-that-michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-but-everyone-else-was/ https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2019/06/24/michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-evidence-flynn-was-under-active-fisc-authorized-surveillance/

Broader Conspiracy Claims:

• The Conservative Treehouse frames the Flynn scandal as part of “Spygate,” a broader effort by Obama-era officials (including James Clapper, John Brennan, and Sally Yates) to undermine Trump’s presidency. It cites Clapper’s alleged instruction to a Washington Post reporter to “take the kill shot on Flynn” as evidence of a coordinated attack. http://cosmicconvergence.org/?p=35918
• The site argues that Flynn’s targeting was due to his potential to expose intelligence community abuses, given his background as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and his critical stance on Obama’s policies. https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2019/06/24/michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-evidence-flynn-was-under-active-fisc-authorized-surveillance/ https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/14/michael-flynn-resigns/

Summary:

The Conservative Treehouse portrays the 2017 Michael Flynn scandal as a politically orchestrated effort by the FBI, DOJ, and CIA to target Flynn due to his role in the Trump administration and his potential to challenge the intelligence community. Key events include the interception of his December 2016 call with Kislyak, an allegedly manipulative FBI interview, a leaked story to the media, and pressure leading to his resignation. The site claims Flynn was under direct FISA-authorized surveillance, not incidentally unmasked, and that prosecutorial misconduct, including altered 302 reports and withheld evidence, led to his guilty plea. The DOJ’s 2020 decision to drop the case is presented as evidence of Flynn’s innocence and victimization by a “Deep State” conspiracy.

This summary reflects The Conservative Treehouse’s perspective, which is critical of the establishment narrative and emphasizes alleged misconduct by government agencies. For a balanced understanding, cross-referencing with other sources is recommended, as the site’s interpretation aligns with a specific ideological viewpoint.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2020/05/11/prepare-to-discover-that-michael-flynn-was-not-unmasked-but-everyone-else-was/

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2018/12/05/occams-razor-michael-flynn/

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2017/02/13/the-manufacturing-of-controversy-general-michael-flynn-edition/

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Any chance you could get me a link to these archives? Would make for a good autism session I’m sure.

Thanks for the excellent comment! I’m off to bed, see you frens tonight/tomorrow.

Rogers definitely has courage. Being the head of NSA he probably unofficially knew they were going after Flynn, but he still met with President-Elect Trump to warn him.

Yep. Which explains why they tried to legally crucify him.

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I don't even know what that is...kek! 😸

A lieutenant general in the US military wears three stars. It is the three-star rank above major general (two stars) and below general (four stars).

It is.

I'm assuming the arrest will happen at some point in August. It is traditionally very HOT, after all... 😎

George W Bush?