Retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, who served briefly as President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor, has made striking allegations against former Vice President Mike Pence and ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan. In a recent interview with Benny Johnson, Flynn suggested that Pence and Ryan harbored intentions to oust Trump following the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape scandal prior to the 2016 presidential election.
The interview, conducted last week, saw Flynn accusing the two high-ranking Republicans of plotting a contingency plan in the event of Trump's resignation after the leak. According to Flynn, there were discussions among Pence, Ryan, and Reince Priebus, who was then the Chairman of the Republican National Committee, about the possibility of Trump stepping down.
Flynn's revelations point to a broader issue he refers to as the "Uniparty" - a term he uses to describe the alleged coalition of establishment insiders from both parties, which he believes are united in their opposition to Trump and his "America first" agenda. Flynn argues that this bipartisan group is resistant to what he describes as a revolution against a supposed Marxist takeover of the United States.
The retired three-star general further elaborated on this idea by recalling the elections of former President Barack Obama. Flynn posited that Obama's victory was orchestrated by individuals who perceived it as an opportunity to initiate a transformation of the country. He suggested a planned succession of eight years each for Obama and Hillary Clinton, which he believes would have cemented this transformation.
Turning to Trump's present-day influence, Flynn emphasized the authority and leadership role granted by the American people to the President. He stressed that Trump faces critical decisions and reiterated that the President, not the Attorney General, is the chief law enforcement officer with pardon authority and the ability to declare national emergencies based on security concerns.
Flynn's comments culminated in his conviction that the nation is caught in a political tug-of-war between Trump's "America first" vision and an ongoing attempt at a socialist takeover that purportedly began under Obama's administration. When asked by Johnson if Pence and Ryan were indeed part of the alleged plot, Flynn confirmed his belief without hesitation.
These allegations add another layer to the complex political narrative surrounding Trump's presidency and post-presidency, igniting conversations about the internal dynamics of the Republican Party and the broader political landscape.
