Flynn served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser from the president’s January inauguration until Feb. 13, when he resigned amid controversy over his contact with Russian officials.
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The White House said Flynn misled Vice President Mike Pence about conversations he had with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the United States.
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Here are some things to know about Flynn:
- Flynn was born in Rhode Island in December 1958.
- Although he worked for the Trump presidential campaign, Flynn is a registered Democrat.
- Flynn came out of retirement to take the position in Trump's administration.
- Flynn is the shortest-serving national security advisor in America's history, with just 24 days in office.
- Flynn served as the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency under former President Barack Obama. From July 24, 2012, to Aug. 7, 2014, Flynn held the title of highest-ranking military intelligence officer in the U.S.
- Flynn announced his retirement in 2014, reportedly a result of conflicts over Flynn's management style.
- Flynn served in the U.S. Army for decades. He was commissioned in 1981 as a second lieutenant in military intelligence and went on to serve in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
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