 
                jeremy scahill @jeremyscahill
@aaronjmate Flynn had calls with Kislyak in December 2016. January 12 media report a call happened. Spicer denies they discussed sanctions. Flynn lied to Pence on January 14, 2017, before the new administration took power. At that time, yes, you can make a case there was blackmail concern. — PolitiTweet.org