Trump says former adviser Flynn should seek immunity in Russia probe
US President Donald Trump has backed a decision by his former national security adviser to seek immunity in congressional investigations of possible ties between his campaign and Russia, but there was no immediate sign that the request would be granted.
Retired General Michael Flynn, who resigned only 24 days after becoming national security adviser, wants protection against "unfair prosecution" if he testifies before the intelligence committees of the US Senate and the House of Representatives, his lawyer, Robert Kelner, said yesterday.
Testimony from Flynn could help shed light on the conversations he had last year with Sergei Kislyak, Russian ambassador to the United States, while national security adviser for Trump's presidential campaign.
Trump, a Republican, said in a tweet that Democrats were instigating the congressional investigations because they were upset about his November 8 victory over their party's candidate, Hillary Clinton.
"Mike Flynn should ask for immunity in that this is a witch hunt (excuse for big election loss), by media & Dems, of historic proportion!" Trump said.
Trump would not comment further when asked about Flynn during a White House meeting with...