Kellyanne Conway on Michael Flynn: 'He knew he had become a lightning rod'

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National security adviser Michael Flynn abruptly resigned late Monday after acknowledging "he had become a lightning rod" over his dealings with Russia, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Tuesday.

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Flynn's departure comes after he misled Vice President Mike Pence and other senior White House officials about information he shared with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

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