Flynn’s Denial, NSC Intervention, and Trump’s Public Backing Amid Kislyak Call Controversy

Flynn’s Denial, NSC Intervention, and Trump’s Public Backing Amid Kislyak Call Controversy The passage reveals a chain of internal communications where NSC official Michael Anton appears to coach Michael Flynn on how to qualify his denial of a sanctions‑related call with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. It also shows senior White House figures (Priebus, Bannon, Kushner) and President Trump’s continued public support for Flynn despite the emerging controversy. These details suggest a possible coordinated effort to manage the narrative, offering concrete leads (names, dates, specific actions) for further investigation into potential obstruction or false statements to the public and investigators. Key insights: Flynn initially denied any sanctions discussion with Kislyak, then was urged by Michael Anton to ‘walk it back’ after a test about potential tape evidence.; NSC spokesman Michael Anton approved using Flynn’s denial on the record and later expressed concern about Flynn’s certainty.; Senior White House staff (Priebus, Bannon, Kushner) re‑questioned Flynn after the Post story, but no transcript of the Kislyak call was produced.