trump's behalf. specifically michael flynn admitted that he made false statements about his contact with the russian ambassador to the united states. the talks happened during the transition period when president obama and his staff were still in the white house. michael flynn admitted he spoke to the ambassador after the obama administration hit russia with sanctions for their interference in the 2016 election and michael flynn urged russia, don't retaliate. michael flynn said the members of the president's inner circle had directed his actions during that transition period. president trump at the time said he had nothing to hide. in the year since, flynn's confession, we haven't heard from either side about the details of his deal. we don't know what flynn told robert mueller's investigators or what he's set to receive in return. that could all change at any moment. catherine herridge reporting live from washington.

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