Michael Flynn has been pardoned
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Donald Trump has issued a controversial pardon to his former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
The retired Army lieutenant general had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Mr Trump wrote on Twitter: "It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!"
It was the second time the president has used his power in relation to an associate convicted in the Russia investigation.
He previously commuted the sentence of his longtime confidant Roger Stone just days before he was to report to prison.
The development made clear Mr Trump will used the final days of his administration to take aim at the Russia investigation, which he has long maintained was motivated by political bias.
The investigation cast a shadow over his administration from the start and led to criminal charges against a half dozen associates.
Mr Trump’s supporters had championed the Flynn case and claimed he was the victim of an unfair, politically motivated prosecution.
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