On the recordMay 18, 2017
Suggests the reason -- And I think I've been told this before, that Pres. Obama warned off incoming Pres. Trump about hiring him.
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Gergen referencing Obama's warning to Trump about hiring Flynn, indicating concerns about Flynn's connections to Russia.
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