'Here we go': Twitter mercilessly trolls Trump after Michael Flynn's guilty plea in Russia probe
After news of the guilty plea broke, Twitter erupted with a myriad of comments, memes and jokes.
US President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI on Friday (1 December) and Twitter is mercilessly trolling him over it. In a dramatic development in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible collusion between Trump's team and Moscow, Flynn has agreed to cooperate fully with the investigation as part of his plea agreement.
He could face up to five years in prison over the charge.
Flynn is the first official that held a formal position in the Trump administration to be charged in the Mueller probe.
After news of the guilty plea broke, Twitter erupted with a myriad of comments, memes and jokes in response with many saying it represents a significant move for Mueller and brings the probe directly into the White House.
"The Special Counsel's investigation has breached the White House gates, reaching one of Pres. Trump's most trusted confidants and unmistakably implicating other top officials," Senator Richard Blumenthal tweeted.
"Make no mistake, #Flynn's betrayal of national security is an enduring black mark on our country's history and a stunning violation of his oath of office. Incredibly, he lied to the FBI while he was the President's chief national security adviser."
One person tweeted: "499: Number of days between when Michael Flynn led a 'Lock her up!' chant at the 2016 Republican Convention and pleading guilty of lying to the FBI."
With Christmas around the corner, many creatively came up with a few holiday carols using the hashtag #TrumpCarols to poke fun at the president in light of the news.
#TrumpCarols
— Jeanna Christmas Dinner (@JeannaLStars) December 1, 2017
Jingle bells
Mike Flynn tells.
- Donald?
Locked away.
Oh what fun the world will have on Trump's Impeachment Day!
Oh, jingle bells
Mike Flynn tells.
- Donald?
Locked away.
Oh what fun the world will have on Trump's Impeachment Day.
Traitors sing
— Natels (@NatelsNate) December 1, 2017
Are you listenin’?
Flynn has flipped
Trump is bristlin’.
A beautiful sight,
Impeachment is nigh.
Walkin in a winter Muellerland!#TrumpCarols
Others noted that Trump has yet to tweet about the latest development in the investigation.
"Notice @realDonaldTrump hasn't tweeted about #Flynn getting caught? He's panicking right now, jail time is coming!" one person tweeted.
Actress Tara Strong tweeted: "Just wondering how much longer the #WhiteHouse staff can keep @realDonaldTrump's phone hidden."
"What is happening now in the White House is exactly what you should expect when you elect a President that says 'I use the best words'," one user said.
Just in: Robert Mueller has charged former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn with “willfully and knowingly†making “false, fictitious and fraudulent statements†to the FBI regarding conversations with Russia’s ambassador. pic.twitter.com/WqvDmytYiZ
— David Wright (@DavidWright_CNN) December 1, 2017
#Flynn's fall is staggeringly significant - the tip of the iceberg for him and Pres. Trump - as Special Prosecutor continues to pursue justice.
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) December 1, 2017
There.
— Holly O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) December 1, 2017
Is.
A.
Trump.
Tweet.
For.
EVERYTHING.
Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn edition.#Nostradumbass strikes again.
LOCK HIM UP!#FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/EOh6yL1gU1
Hello @realDonaldTrump,
— State of Resistance (@AltStateDpt) December 1, 2017
In less than one hour, your former National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn will be a convicted felon.
Let this all sink in & then please #ResignNow.
EXCLUSIVE!
— FireDonaldTrump (@FireTrumpToday) December 1, 2017
Candid pictures of Donald Trump hearing the news about Michael Flynn this morning. pic.twitter.com/sxdDagsala
Michael Flynn at 2016 Republican National Convention: Lock her up! Lock her up! If I did a tenth of what she did, I would be in jail today.#LockHimUp pic.twitter.com/awsYAMy5Kb
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) December 1, 2017
1/ First, it's important to understand that Mueller has entered into a plea deal with Flynn in which Flynn pleads guilty to far less than the available evidence suggests he could be charged with. This indicates that he has cut a deal with Mueller to cooperate in the Russia probe.
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) December 1, 2017
6/ Deals like this are offered *only* when a witness can incriminate someone "higher up the food-chain" than them. In the case of the nation's former National Security Advisor, the *only* people above him in the executive-branch hierarchy are the President and the Vice President.
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) December 1, 2017
8/ What this indicates—beyond any serious doubt—is the following: Special Counsel Bob Mueller, the former Director of the FBI, believes Mike Flynn's testimony will *incriminate* the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, or both of these two men.
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) December 1, 2017
AP: "BREAKING: Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn admits in plea that Trump transition officials directed his contacts with the Russians"
— Tuxedo Mask (@TheLoveBel0w) December 1, 2017
ME: pic.twitter.com/bUCuQhF5xY
— Tuxedo Mask (@TheLoveBel0w) December 1, 2017
Flynn is the highest-ranking current or former White House official convicted of a crime since Reagan's Iran-contra scandal. @peterbakernyt and @maggieNYT https://t.co/TSeO70N2Mp
— Steven Lee Myers (@stevenleemyers) December 2, 2017
I think we’re starting to see why Trump pushed Comey to go easy on Flynn. The dime Flynn always had the ability to drop was on him.
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 1, 2017
Flynn has flipped and now all we can do is wonder how much longer until 45 is the last domino to fall. #TrumpRussia
— Demitri Dawson (@DemitriDawson) December 1, 2017
That feeling when "THE BEST PEOPLE" you've hired have turned into witnesses for the prosecution against you.#Flynn pic.twitter.com/YvJkILmE8B
— Remove Trump Now (@Kanisha1Jackson) December 1, 2017
This is my most favourite thing today. #Flynn #MuellerTime pic.twitter.com/0n24obwdjm
— Kathleen Smith (@KikkiPlanet) December 1, 2017
It is being reported that no one in the White House was prepared for Flynn guilty plea.
— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) December 1, 2017
I would like to add that no one in the White House is prepared or qualified...in general.
How does the White House respond to Flynn's guilty plea?
— Matt Marohl (@mattmarohl) December 2, 2017
You guessed it.... They blame Obama pic.twitter.com/Rsq2dtt3VB
Trump: Flynn lied and acted alone
— Bryan Behar (@bryanbehar) December 2, 2017
Flynn: I was ordered to lie and was directed by Kushner
Trump: Obama wore a tan suit!
#Flynn's old tweets are the gift that keeps on giving. pic.twitter.com/YlLFVZDFiQ
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) December 2, 2017
Michael Flynn issued a statement following his plea deal: "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 our country." https://t.co/x3twTHJ4Wo pic.twitter.com/2Ld2b27Owh
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) December 2, 2017
Meaning:
— Steve Lubot (@fenwaysteve) December 2, 2017
"I saved my son, sorry Donald."
For reference: Trump campaign officials charged by Robert Mueller. pic.twitter.com/xhrOldKF5g
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 2, 2017
You Flynn some you lose some you keep fighting.
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) December 2, 2017
Picturing the White House now like the ice-bound research station in "The Thing" -- everyone just shiftily side-eyeing each other and scanning for the exits.
— Ben Stephens (@stephens_ben) December 1, 2017
The thought of them being blindsided makes it even sweeter.
— bluejoni (@bluejoni) December 2, 2017
RT if all you want for Christmas is this: #Flynn pic.twitter.com/V6DNlqbH1M
— Matthew Kick (@MatthewKick) December 1, 2017
Trump's election wasn't a "win." It's one of the biggest frauds ever perpetrated in American history.#trumprussia #resist #flynn #jaredkushner #fridayfeeling
— Dr. DaShanne Stokes (@DaShanneStokes) December 2, 2017
Pretty sure this happened after #Flynn pleaded #guilty. @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/rsO7t8pzOr
— Sylvia Enid ValentÃn (@EnyValentin) December 1, 2017
Mr. Flynn deserves his own Christmas carol.#Flynn #FlynnFriday #Comey #ComeyDay pic.twitter.com/cvf1NjGkOD
— Rudolf (@criticus666) December 1, 2017
— DonnaLynn Resists (@67donnalynn) December 1, 2017
Dear @realDonaldTrump,
— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) December 2, 2017
What are you going to miss most about the White House?
P.S. Don't take too long deciding.#Flynn
The top U.S. trends on Twitter right now include: Flynn, Russia, Kushner, and #MuellerTime
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 1, 2017
Trump has not (at least not yet as of 11:30pm) attacked or denigrated Flynn. Which suggests to me that he’s really scared of Flynn and what he'll say.
— Touré (@Toure) December 2, 2017
Michael Flynn lied to the FBI about Russia but I'm guessing the NFL players kneeling are still the biggest "problem" in this country.
— Dominique Clare (@DomClare) December 1, 2017
Senator Blumenthal on Flynn guilty plea and cooperation w/ Mueller: “This is a shattering moment for the Trump Presidency...and it will lead directly and inexorably to the Oval Office.â€
— PROUD RESISTER 👊 (@ProudResister) December 2, 2017
MSNBC: Bob Mueller made a deal with Michael Flynn
— Holly O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) December 1, 2017
CNN: Bob Mueller made a deal with Michael Flynn
Fox News: There are so many ways to cook with cranberries this holiday season...#FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/Ep2vTHwR2m
I think I can safely say that over the next few weeks we will be witnessing a most spectacular public circus, the likes of which we haven't yet seen. Trump will absolutely become more and more crazy and desperate with the possibility that he may be going to jail.
— James Mitchell â“‹ (@MesMitch) December 1, 2017
Here we go... https://t.co/5VV4TRnhz3
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 1, 2017
— Pragmatic Obots (@PragmaticObot) December 1, 2017
