Michael Flynn’s newly disclosed lobbying ties to Turkey bolster President Trump’s decision to oust him as national security adviser, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News.

The vice president said Flynn's action was "an affirmation of the president's decision to ask General Flynn to resign."

Earlier it was reported, U.S. President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn was known to have spoken with Russian ambassador Sergei Kislyak several times by phone in December. Flynn denied that he and Kislyak had discussed U.S. sanctions and Vice-President Mike Pence also denied the claims on his behalf. Later, Flynn told the White House that the topic of sanctions could be discussed.

Flynn registered with the Justice Department as a foreign agent for $530,000 worth of lobbying work before Election Day that may have aided the Turkish government.