WASHINGTON—Transcripts of Michael Flynn’s calls with the Russian ambassador that occurred during the 2016 presidential transition were declassified and released publicly Friday, including the call that led to Mr. Flynn’s firing as national security adviser. The transcripts, lightly redacted and dating from December 2016 to January 2017, provide the most detailed look yet at an episode that defined the start of the Trump administration and helped fuel aspects of the Russia probe by special counsel Robert Mueller. The transcripts...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 29, 2020 20:48 UTC