Well, thats, as we look at foreign adversaries, that is always the issue. Capability and intent. And certainly with in the case of the russians, they do pose an extensial threat to the United States and i agree with chairman dunford on that. Its probably not our play, at least my place, in the Intelligence Community to do an assessment of our intent. Thats someone elses place, not mine. Senator shaheen. Thank you, mr. Chairman and senator reed for holding this hearing and thank you all for testifying this morning and for your service to the country. Dr. Robert kagan testified before this Committee Last december with respect to russia. And at that time, there was less information known to the public about what had happened in their interference in the elections. But one of the things he pointed out was that russia is looking at interference in elections, whether that be cyber or otherwise. The whole messaging piece that you discussed with senator heinrich. As another strategy, along wit
That, thats a real problem. I dont trust this story as far as i can throw it. All right. Joining me now were Kristen Welker, nbc news justice correspondent pete williams, nbc security analyst matt miller and washington editor at larcge for the Atlantic Steve clemmons. Great to have everyone with us this morning. Wristen, let me begin with you. I want to start off by playing what senator mccain said during an interview in australia about the Jared Kushner controversy and russian president lad peer put Vladimir Putin. Take a listen. My view of it is i dont like it. I know that some Administration Officials are saying, thats standard procedure. I dont think its standard procedure prior to the inauguration of a president of the United States by someone who is not in an appointed position. I think he is the premier and most important threat, more so than isis. Trong words are coming out of Senate John Mccain overseas. Hes concerned about this latest development that youre hearing. Let me ge
Now tonight, special coverage on the beat, we have a panel of experts. They will join me in a moment. But first, what just happened . Consider that while much is in dispute in this issue probe the news we have for you tonight, which im about to break down is material thats not in dispute at all, because the days of mike flynn and bob mueller fighting are over. Mike flynn and bob mueller right now agree on what mike flynn did wrong and tonight they begin collaborating on the same goal, flynn signing a Cooperation Agreement to help bob mueller solve crime. So we begin tonight with a few facts that mike flynn admitted today. Everything im about to report has been admitted to and signed by mike flynn. Point number one, flynn lied about russia contacts. He lied about all of his dealings on russia, the core of the substance of what he was doing in the transition. He lied about it to the fbi. Number two, flynn lied about sanctions on russia. He lied to the fbi about the trumps Transition Team
Investigation. Ousted National Security adviser Michael Flynn has now cut a deal with the special Counsel Robert Mueller admitting that flynn lied to the fbi about his interactions with Russian Ambassador. And while he certainly didnt say a whole lot, as he was going in and coming out of the federal courthouse this morning, flynns plea agreement does acknowledge el is now cooperating with the special counsels team. General flynn, do you feel youve betrayed your country . What about your son . Will your son be indicted . Will trump pardon you . This is an investigation about that. All right. Not saying a lot there. But here is where he is sharing a statement. Let me quote this from you, from Michael Flynn himself. My guilty plea and agreement to cooperate with them is best interests of my family and our country. I accept full responsibility for my actions. Now the white house has said this, the false statements involved mirror of the false statements to white house officials which resul