general's son, michael g. flynn even though he has been pushing false conspiracies online like pizza gate. i want you to list ton that request. >> you must be aware that the transition team put in for security clearance for michael g. flynn the son of general flynn? >> well, i'm aware in talking to general flynn that his son was helping the scheduling. he's helping his dad arrange for meetings and provide for meetings, but that's no longer the case. >> do you need security for scheduling? >> i think that's the appropriate decision. to move forward aboard any former distraction. >> tapper asked pence several more times about the security request for general flynn's son. each time pence refused to acknowledge the request was even made. and the president of the united states barack obama checking off an important box on his to-do list giving his final national security advice speaking to troops at macdill air force base in florida.