REPORT: Senate Intel Committee Turns Down Flynn’s Immunity Request [VIDEO]

Christian Datoc Senior White House Correspondent
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The Senate Intelligence Committee reportedly turned down former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s request for immunity Friday morning.

Michael Flynn (Getty Images)

Michael Flynn (Getty Images)

Two sources within the committee confirmed the rejection of Flynn’s offer to MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt. (RELATED: Flynn To FBI, Intel Committees — I’ll Testify In Exchange For Full Immunity)

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The sources explained that Flynn’s request is “wildly preliminary” and that the committee is not yet at the point in the investigation where it is looking for additional witnesses.

Michael Flynn (Getty Images)

Michael Flynn (Getty Images)

Flynn approached the Senate and House Intelligence Committees and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Thursday evening and offered to testify on potential Russian tampering in the 2016 election in exchange for immunity full. (RELATED: Trump Urges Flynn To Testify)

President Trump tweeted Friday morning, urging Flynn to testify.

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