Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn was previously Donald Trump’s national security adviser (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta, file)

US President Donald Trump has pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Mr Trump tweeted: “It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!”