Harward Said to Turn Down Post of National Security Adviser

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The White House had been expected to rely on Harward?s extensive background in national security, including his time serving at the National Counterterrorism Center under Bush. Harward met again with White House officials on Monday, the day Flynn resigned, according to a senior administration official. Robert Harward, a retired U.S. Navy vice admiral, turned down President Donald Trump?s offer to become national security adviser, officials said, just days after the resignation of Michael Flynn following revelations he misled administration officials over his contact with Russia. Defense of FlynnDuring a press conference Thursday, Trump defended Flynn, saying the retired army general "was just doing his job" and had done nothing wrong. Discussions with Harward to replace Flynn had begun last week.