‘Very Senior’ Trump Official Authorized Flynn’s Russia Outreach

Every phone call he had with Russian officials during the transition was made with the blessing of the team headed by Mike Pence. What was the vice president’s role?

Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

Spencer Ackerman 

Contributing Editor

Published Dec. 1 2017 1:37PM EST 

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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