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President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleading guilty to lying to the FBI about conversations he had with a Russian official is an early Christmas gift for many Hollywood stars taking to Twitter to celebrate.
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," tweeted actor Jeff Daniels, best known for "Dumb and Dumber" and "The Newsroom."
"SMILF" star Rosie O'Donnell, who slams Trump daily (if not hourly), declared Dec. 1, 2017 to be the "best day ever."
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View StoryAccording to Flynn's guilty plea, he lied to investigators about calls he made last December to the senior Trump transition team at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort about conversations he had with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak involving Russian sanctions.
"I recognize that the actions I acknowledged in court today were wrong, and through my faith in God, I am working to set things right," Flynn said. "My guilty plea and agreement to cooperate with the special counsel's office reflect a decision I made in the best interests of my family and of our country. I accept full responsibility for my actions."
Prior to Friday, Flynn maintained that that he did not collude with Russians either before or during the 2016 presidential election. He has now agreed to cooperate with Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team to determine whether the president or his aides are guilty of doing the same and whether they attempted to cover up their efforts. Flynn is the first White House official to admit to having had discussions with Kislyak.
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View StoryWhat's more, court docs revealed that Flynn was directed by a "very senior member" of the transition team, and Trump's lawyers believe the unnamed aide is Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner.
Alyssa Milano, Bette Midler and Ron Perlman were among other actors sharing their thoughts on the subject -- or simply celebrating. Even former FBI Director James Comey -- who was leading the investigation when he was fired by Trump -- is calling for "justice and righteousness." See how more Hollywood stars are reacting in the tweets below.
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“...it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...” #FlynnFriday
@Jeff_Daniels
🎤SINGS🎤
@Alyssa_Milano
All I want for Christmas is his im-peach-ment...his im-peach-ment..see his im-peach-ment.
Everyone! Sing along!
Mr @realDonaldTrump, we really want to hear your thoughts on this Flynn news. Please tweet and let us know what's going on. And don't hold back. The people need to hear your voice and read your tweets right now.
@kumailn
Legit question: What if we get airtight proof of Trump knowingly colluding with Russians and Congress doesn't do anything about it? Is that a possibility?
@kumailn
#TRUMP's former campaign chairman, two other campaign aides, & his former national security advisers now all charged with felonies.
@BetteMidler
Some fortunes have started to tip
@GeorgeTakei
Now that Flynn's decided to flip
Impeachment? Indictment?
That's too much excitement
They'll scurry like rats off this ship
One difference between Flynn & Trump; Flynn will flip to keep his son out of jail. Trump will save himself and let Jr rot.
@perlmutations
Believe me.
Sad.
So sad.
If this tax bill passes, that means that Dec. 1 is the day we found out Flynn AND Congress both betrayed this country...
@cristela9
Did you just hear a shoe drop? https://t.co/2kqgrn8tYC
@MiraSorvino
With all the swirling chaos and Flynn news in DC, don't forget the vitally important #TaxPlan is being voted on as we speak. Massive changes that will hurt Americans are being hurtled through- please call your senator and say NO #KillTheBill https://t.co/4P8kFFMt3e
@MiraSorvino
Well sure it looks a mess when you line it up like that, but there was a lot of arguing about the size of the inauguration crowd in between. https://t.co/I6otTJPK4Y
@AoDespair
Trump opens elevator. Flynn, in grey sweatshirt, is slumped in a chair.
@pattonoswalt
Written on the sweatshirt: NOW I HAVE A WITNESS HO-HO-HO
Congrats, Flynn took your advice! https://t.co/r5qe9ntPIt
@TheDweck
Wow, Trump really IS good at making deals happen https://t.co/lKhpiwYRcM
@TheDweck
.@realdonaldtrump Your imbecilic FAKE NEWS tweets are the lightning we see every time before Mueller brings the thunder! Have a great day, Pig Boy! https://t.co/wQNJLuNVAX
@DannyZuker
It is being reported that no one in the White House was prepared for Flynn guilty plea.
@AdamParkhomenko
I would like to add that no one in the White House is prepared or qualified...in general.
"One person close to the White House described the mood this way: "What they're freaked out about is that there are no leaks. Papadopoulos didn't leak. Flynn didn't leak. They feel like they can't trust anyone. Their own counsel didn't know."" https://t.co/cXfPJUo6il
@kylegriffin1
Remember: Last November, President Obama warned Trump against hiring Mike Flynn as his national security adviser, saying he was "not a fan of Michael Flynn". https://t.co/IhpBbsaGzY
@kylegriffin1
This is the NYT's bizarre takeaway from the Flynn news. Rogue American foreign policy? They were going to take office in three weeks. pic.twitter.com/Q4GLhdPcHm
@benshapiro
You think when Trump asked Comey to drop the investigation of Flynn, he worried Flynn might spill the beans about colluding with Russia and some of those beans might drop on his new, red presidential tie?
@carlreiner
Mike Pence- *reading news on Flynn* MOTHER FUCKER!!!!
@tonyposnanski
Karen Pence- Who do you want me to have sex with??
One difference between Flynn & Trump; Flynn will flip to keep his son out of jail. Trump will save himself and let Jr rot.
@perlmutations
Believe me.
Sad.
So sad.
If only the Dems were as excited abt growing the American economy & protecting American workers as they are abt Flynn's indictment.
@IngrahamAngle
Some fortunes have started to tip
@GeorgeTakei
Now that Flynn's decided to flip
Impeachment? Indictment?
That's too much excitement
They'll scurry like rats off this ship
Guess what's not fake news? Flynn flipped on you.
@PattyArquette
Poetic justice.
@rob_bennett
After issuing his guilty plea, Michael Flynn exits courthouse to chants of “Lock him up.”pic.twitter.com/jFeXOhjQG1
Can someone get @KellyannePolls on their show and see IF* she will offer alternative facts on this Flynn guilty plea? THANKS
@ShannonSharpe
Everything Trump has said and done over the past week should be viewed in light of this guilty plea from Michael Flynn.
@ShaunKing
Trump is in a panic.
Flynn was fired for lying to the White House, he was arrested for lying to the FBI. He'll make a real credible witness! #GeneralFlynn
@MarkSimoneNY
Lots of breathless talk about who ordered Flynn to 'contact Russia.' Less discussion of why that would be illegal. TV commentary just confidently repeating that it's all really, really bad.
@ByronYork
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