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Michael Flynn

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Positions

National Security Advisor (2017)

Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012-2014)

Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired)

Organizations

Trump Administration

QAnon Movement

America's Future

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Former National Security Advisor (2017) who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about Russia contacts. Has promoted QAnon conspiracy theories, called for martial law to overturn 2020 election, and suggested Trump should suspend the Constitution.

Fascist Characteristics

martial law advocacy election overthrow advocacy conspiracy theory promotion theocratic rhetoric

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Evidence

Called for Trump to impose martial law and deploy military to 'rerun' 2020 election in swing states

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Took QAnon oath on video, promoting conspiracy theory that has inspired domestic terrorism

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Said America should have 'one religion' and that Islam should be banned

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Pleaded guilty to lying to FBI about communications with Russian ambassador; later pardoned by Trump

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