Seth Meyers connects the 'dots' in the investigation into Trump's alleged ties with Russia

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April 4, 2017 3:37 PM

"Late Night" host Seth Meyers used President Donald Trump's words to make his case for why the president's former national security adviser requested immunity.

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Seth Meyers focused on yet another twist the in the investigation into ties between Russia and President Donald Trump's campaign on Monday's "Late Night."

One dot Meyers explored was the request for immunity from prosecution from Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, in exchange for his testimony to congressional intelligence committees and the FBI.

Flynn stepped down in February, after 24 days in his post, amid reports that he had misled administration officials about his

To help answer the questions, Meyers looked back to statements Flynn and Trump previously made in which they referred to immunity requests as signs that a crime was committed.

But it seems Trump changed his mind. He even tweeted his approval of Flynn's request, calling the investigation a "witch hunt."

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