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Michael Flynn

Trump's first national security adviser; pardoned by Trump in 2020. Retired Army general; former national security adviser

Counted by default$1.25M1 LINE ITEM

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  1. March 2026
    ReportedPaid outLegal & settlements

    Justice Department settlement of his wrongful-prosecution suit Copy link

    The Justice Department agreed to pay Michael Flynn $1.25 million to settle his 2023 lawsuit claiming he was maliciously prosecuted for lying to the FBI, the New York Times reported; Lawfare later obtained the March 2026 settlement agreement. Flynn had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI before Trump pardoned him in 2020. He had sought $50 million.

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    The settlement leaves out a separate Court of Federal Claims suit over his garnished military retirement pay.

    Response

    The Justice Department A department spokesperson called the settlement "an important step in redressing" a "historic injustice." The New York Times, via The Boston Globe

    $1.25M