Audio Shows Flynn Pleading The Fifth To House Panel

CBS News reports:

New audio files show that retired Lt. General Michael Flynn repeatedly invoked his right against self-incrimination when pressed over his efforts to help former President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election.

CBS obtained audio from the former Trump national security advisor’s deposition to the January 6th Committee as part of their investigation into the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

During his testimony, Flynn faced numerous questions about his efforts to block the certification of President Joe Biden’s election, plus his reported attempts to get defense and intelligence figures to assist him in this.

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CBS News obtained audio from the testimony of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn before the Jan. 6 committee.

Flynn repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right — but the investigator’s questions focus on the depth of the effort to undermine U.S. democracy in 2020. pic.twitter.com/Wj3CuMprEA

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) December 19, 2022

Listen: Michael Flynn Takes the 5th During Grilling On His Asking Defense Officials to Help ‘Take Over’ and ‘Redo’ the 2020 Election https://t.co/TGyGKZr3FX

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) December 19, 2022