President-elect Donald Trump
on Thursday offered retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn a position as his
national security adviser, senior Trump officials said, with an official
announcement set to come Friday.
Flynn was reportedly a top candidate for the position and was said to be Trump's choice after the pair met on Wednesday.
Flynn was reportedly a top candidate for the position and was said to be Trump's choice after the pair met on Wednesday.
Flynn
has held a number of military roles throughout his career, serving as
the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and chair of the
Military Intelligence Board.
In July, the retired lieutenant general emerged as one of the top potential candidates to become Trump's vice presidential pick.
Throughout Trump's campaign, Flynn also served as a military adviser, giving Trump advice on questions of foreign policy and military strategy.
Jason Miller, an aide to Trump, foreshadowed the announcement on Wednesday, stating that Flynn would be a "fantastic" candidate for the position.
"He'd be a fantastic addition. I'll let the president-elect make that decision. I'm a huge fan of Gen. Flynn," he said in an interview with Fox News's Megyn Kelly.
In July, the retired lieutenant general emerged as one of the top potential candidates to become Trump's vice presidential pick.
Throughout Trump's campaign, Flynn also served as a military adviser, giving Trump advice on questions of foreign policy and military strategy.
Jason Miller, an aide to Trump, foreshadowed the announcement on Wednesday, stating that Flynn would be a "fantastic" candidate for the position.
"He'd be a fantastic addition. I'll let the president-elect make that decision. I'm a huge fan of Gen. Flynn," he said in an interview with Fox News's Megyn Kelly.
Flynn is the first major
Trump appointment since he chose Steve Bannon as his top strategist and
Reince Priebus as chief of staff. It's not clear if Flynn has accepted
the position. The job does not require confirmation by the Senate.
