Some instances included when the two had a conversation in the wake of the shooting of the Russian ambassador to Turkey, in which Flynn expressed his condolences, according to a transition official. The Russian ambassador texted Flynn on December 28 but the two did not connect by phone until December 29, according to a transition official. The Trump transition official said they are not aware of any additional conversations between Flynn and the Russian ambassador since December 29. White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked Friday whether it bothered the administration that Flynn was in contact with the Russian ambassador. Flynn's ties to Russia have been scrutinized since Trump tapped him to become his closest adviser on national security.

Source: CNN January 14, 2017 03:12 UTC