Trump says ex-adviser Flynn should seek immunity

[March 31, 2017]    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday backed his former national security adviser Michael Flynn's offer to testify as part of congressional probes into potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia as long as he is protected from prosecution.

Former White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (C) arrives at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

"Mike Flynn should ask for immunity in that this is a witch hunt (excuse for big election loss), by media & Dems, of historic proportion!" Trump wrote in a tweet.

(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

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