Lawmakers want action against Flynn after comments about military coup

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), an anti-Trump Republican who was ousted as the House GOP Conference chair last month, tweeted: "No American should advocate or support the violent overthrow of the United States." Speaking to CNN's Anderson Cooper on Monday, Rep. Elaine (D-VA) questioned whether Flynn should be receiving any benefits from his retirement as a U.S. Army lieutenant general in light of his remarks. "The fact that he's making these kinds of comments—inciting violence, recommending that there should be a coup to overthrow the U.S. Government is unconscionable, and I truly believe action should be taken against General Flynn," the Democratic lawmaker said.