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Chaffetz Says Michael Flynn Probably Took Money from Russia and There Will Be 'Repercussions'

The conclusion comes after reviews of classified memos and Flynn’s financial disclosures.

House Oversight Committee chairman Jason Chaffetz said Tuesday it appears that President Trump's former national security adviser, retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, broke the law and received money from Russia.

"As a former military officer, you simply cannot take money from Russia, Turkey, or anybody else," Chaffetz said in a joint statement with Rep. Elijah Cummings on CNN. "And it appears as if he did take that money. It was inappropriate, and there are repercussions for the violation of law."

"If that money was received by General Flynn—and we believe that it was—that money needs to be recovered," he said.

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