For years, tension simmered beneath the surface—rarely acknowledged, never fully addressed.
Public smiles and political restraint masked private grievances, the kind many suspected would eventually erupt. Now, with old divisions resurfacing and power shifting once more in Washington, one of President Trump’s most controversial former allies has broken the silence, delivering a critique that is as personal as it is scathing.
Former National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has launched his most aggressive public rebuke yet of former Vice President Mike Pence, accusing him of betrayal, moral hypocrisy, and silence during one of the most turbulent periods in modern U.S. politics.
Through a series of posts on X, Flynn spared no one. “Sadly, it appears a former VP of the USA @Mike_Pence was as bad as they say he was,” he wrote, framing his grievances around what he sees as the unchecked spread of leftist influence in government, widespread fiscal mismanagement, and a bloated federal bureaucracy in desperate need of reform.
Flynn, who resigned as Trump’s national security adviser in early 2017 amid allegations that he misled Pence about conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, also referenced a resurfaced 2019 online thread.
That thread alleged covert coordination between officials from the Obama administration and Pence’s staff during the early stages of the FBI’s Russia probe, claims Flynn and his supporters argue illustrate a broader pattern of behind-the-scenes misconduct by entrenched government insiders.
In addition to policy grievances, Flynn made the dispute deeply personal. He accused Pence of never reaching out to him after the collapse of his career and the toll it took on his family. “To this day, @Mike_Pence has never contacted me,” Flynn wrote. “Not once did Mr. fake Christian ever call or message me to say, ‘Mike, I’m sorry for what your family went through.’
Not once.” He went further, labeling Pence a fraud, while insisting that although he personally holds no grudges, “many Americans do—and they won’t forget.”
The feud underscores longstanding fractures within the conservative movement. Trump loyalists continue to view Flynn as a patriot wronged by a corrupt system, while Pence—who broke with Trump over certifying the 2020 election—remains polarizing among MAGA supporters. Flynn’s comments arrive as Trump solidifies his return to Washington, restoring influence to longtime allies and intensifying calls for sweeping government reform.
“Radical reform and reduction,” Flynn wrote, insisting on a dramatic overhaul of federal institutions. “It’s devastating to see how corrupt our nation has become.”
Conclusion
Flynn’s explosive remarks go beyond a personal dispute—they highlight a deeper reckoning within the conservative movement. As Trump’s political influence grows, old alliances are being tested, and unresolved grievances are surfacing. Whether Pence responds or remains silent, Flynn’s denunciation exposes a party still grappling with questions of loyalty, accountability, and power in a rapidly changing political landscape.