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Michael Flynn

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Former National Security Adviser; convicted felon; pardoned

Retired US Army Lieutenant General. National Security Adviser January-February 2017. Resigned after lying to FBI about Russian contacts. Pled guilty to lying to investigators. Pardoned by Trump November 2020. Flynn's intelligence community relationships and post-pardon influence make him a significant node in the network between military intelligence, political operatives, and the pro-Trump coalition.

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Stephen Miller person
colleague
Both served in the Trump White House, with Flynn as National Security Advisor (briefly in 2017) and Miller as Senior Advisor. Both were subjects of January 6th Select Committee investigation.
Facts (31)
Primary — Government & Official Records (11)
primary FLYNN, MICHAEL J of OWINGS, MD (employer: INT'L ASSOC. OF MACHINISTS, occupation: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH) made a campaign contribution of $100 to MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: PR244852513494.
primary FLYNN, MICHAEL J of OWINGS, MD (employer: INT'L ASSOC. OF MACHINISTS, occupation: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH) made a campaign contribution of $100 to MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: PR244852513029.
primary FLYNN, MICHAEL J of OWINGS, MD (employer: INT'L ASSOC. OF MACHINISTS, occupation: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH) made a campaign contribution of $40 to MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: PR244852511347.
primary FLYNN, MICHAEL J of OWINGS, MD (employer: INT'L ASSOC. OF MACHINISTS, occupation: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH) made a campaign contribution of $141.11 to MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POL LEAGUE OF THE INT'L ASSN OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: PR244852517990.
primary FLYNN, MICHAEL E of DUBLIN, CA (employer: AT&T SERVICES INC., occupation: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) made a campaign contribution of $20 to AT&T INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AT&T FEDERAL PAC) on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: PR64151180.
primary Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2015-05-20. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2015-05-20 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2015-05-20)
primary Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2015-03-23. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2015-03-23 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2015-03-23)
primary Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2013-01-10. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2013-01-10 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2013-01-10)
primary Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2004-04-28. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2004-04-28 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2004-04-28)
primary Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2023-06-27. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2023-06-27 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2023-06-27)
primary Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2009-12-03. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2009-12-03 Added: 07 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2009-12-03)
Secondary — Press & Filings (15)
secondary Database name conflation issues systematically affect investigations of public figures named Michael Flynn, requiring verification through multiple data points including geographic location, employer information, and contribution patterns
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary SEC EDGAR data quality issues, evidenced by missing accession numbers for Michael Flynn filings spanning 2004-2023, indicate potential systematic problems with name-based financial database searches
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary FEC records demonstrate systematic name conflation issues affecting investigations of public figures, with at least two definitively distinct Michael Flynn individuals (union director in Maryland, AT&T executive in California) appearing in political contribution databases
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Name-based searches for 'Michael Flynn' in financial databases systematically conflate at least three distinct individuals: the former NSA, a union director in Maryland, and an AT&T executive in California
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Union official Michael J. Flynn's political contribution pattern ($40-$141.11 donations to IAM political league) represents typical mid-level labor union political participation rather than high-profile political operative activity
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No FEC contribution records in available datasets connect to former National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn, suggesting either data gaps or use of alternative name variations
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary FEC records definitively establish Michael E. Flynn (AT&T executive, Dublin CA) and Michael J. Flynn (union director, Owings MD) as distinct individuals based on employer, occupation, and geographic data
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Geographic and employer data in FEC records definitively distinguish at least two separate Michael Flynn individuals: one AT&T executive in California and one union director in Maryland
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The Michael Flynn SEC filings from 2004-2023 lack proper accession numbers, indicating potential data aggregation issues that could affect the reliability of name-based financial record searches
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No SEC filings or FEC records in this dataset appear connected to the notable former National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn - these appear to be different individuals
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The SEC filings and FEC donations may represent multiple different individuals named Michael Flynn rather than a single person, requiring further verification to distinguish between them
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Multiple SEC EDGAR filings span from 2004 to 2023, suggesting either a corporate executive/insider role or that this is a common name appearing across different individuals in SEC records
Date: 2004-2023 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No parliamentary records found for "Michael Flynn" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Parliamentary records (no results)
secondary No court records found for "Michael Flynn" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Court records (no results)
secondary No lobbying disclosures found for "Michael Flynn" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
Inferential — AI-Reasoned (5)
inferential The absence of former NSA Michael T. Flynn from standard FEC individual contribution databases during his peak political activity period (2016-2020) suggests he either made no reportable individual contributions or used alternative financial vehicles not captured in individual donor records
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential The absence of former NSA Michael T. Flynn from available FEC contribution records suggests either incomplete data coverage, use of alternative name variations, or genuine lack of reportable political contributions
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential FEC records definitively establish Michael J. Flynn of Owings, MD as a Director of Safety & Health at the International Association of Machinists, distinct from former NSA Michael T. Flynn
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
VERIFIED inferential Michael J. Flynn made multiple small donations ($40-$141.11) to the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers political league, indicating likely employment in the aerospace/machinist industry
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
VERIFIED inferential FEC records show donations from at least two distinct individuals: Michael E. Flynn (AT&T employee donating to AT&T PAC) and Michael J. Flynn (consistent union member donating to Machinists union political league)
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
All Connections (6)
Stephen Miller person
colleague primary since 2017
Both served in the Trump White House, with Flynn as National Security Advisor (briefly in 2017) and Miller as Senior Advisor. Both were subjects of January 6th Select Committee investigation.
Steve Bannon person
trump_administration_colleagues secondary since 2017
Bannon served as White House Chief Strategist and attended National Security Council meetings in an advisory capacity during the same period Flynn served as National Security Advisor in the Trump administration.
Tulsi Gabbard person
political_association inferential since 2016
Both Gabbard and Flynn have been associated with similar political trajectories - military veterans who became controversial political figures with non-interventionist foreign policy views. Both met with Trump during his 2016 transition. Gabbard's later departure from the Democratic Party and endorsement of Republican candidates placed her in similar political circles.
Mike Pompeo person
administration_colleague inferential since 2017
Both served in senior roles in the Trump administration's national security apparatus during overlapping periods
Ric Grenell person
political_network inferential since 2025
Both served in Trump administration national security roles and remain active in Trump-aligned political networks. Grenell's 2025 donations to Trump-supporting entities indicate continued participation in this political ecosystem.
Peter Navarro person
administration_colleague inferential since 2017
Peter Navarro served as White House trade advisor in the Trump administration where Michael Flynn briefly served as National Security Advisor. Both were prominent figures in Trump's inner circle.
Sources (21)
2026 AI ANALYSIS government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Court records (no results) court_document Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Lobbying disclosures (no results) government_disclosure Processed
2015-05-20 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2015-05-20) sec_filing Processed
2015-03-23 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2015-03-23) sec_filing Processed
2013-01-10 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2013-01-10) sec_filing Processed
2004-04-28 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2004-04-28) sec_filing Processed
2023-06-27 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2023-06-27) sec_filing Processed
2009-12-03 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2009-12-03) sec_filing Processed
2015-05-20 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2015-05-20) sec_filing Processed
2015-03-23 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2015-03-23) sec_filing Processed
2013-01-10 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2013-01-10) sec_filing Processed
2004-04-28 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2004-04-28) sec_filing Processed
2023-06-27 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2023-06-27) sec_filing Processed
2009-12-03 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Michael Flynn (2009-12-03) sec_filing Processed