The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee called on Michael Flynn to testify after the former national security adviser asked a federal judge to postpone his sentencing until he fully cooperates with investigators.

Rep. Adam Schiff Adam Bennett SchiffPelosi, Democrats unveil bills to rein in alleged White House abuses of power Chris Matthews ripped for complimenting Trump's 'true presidential behavior' on Ginsburg Trump casts doubt on Ginsburg statement, wonders if it was written by Schiff, Pelosi or Schumer MORE (D-Calif.), who is poised to lead the intel panel starting next month, said Tuesday that it is important for Flynn to cooperate with federal prosecutors as well as his committee.

"After the judge acknowledged the seriousness of Flynn’s conduct, he has allowed Trump’s former National Security Advisor to defer sentencing until after he has fully cooperated with the government," Schiff wrote on Twitter. "It will be important that Flynn also cooperate with our Committee and testify."

After the judge acknowledged the seriousness of Flynn’s conduct, he has allowed Trump’s former National Security Advisor to defer sentencing until after he has fully cooperated with the government.



It will be important that Flynn also cooperate with our Committee and testify. — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) December 18, 2018

Flynn, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to FBI agents about his contacts with a Russian ambassador, made the unexpected request on Tuesday to postpone his sentencing after U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan blasted Flynn for his actions while serving as a top White House administration official.