K.T. McFarland’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Singapore was officially withdrawn on Monday, according to a White House press release.

President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE on Friday announced the withdrawal of his former deputy national security adviser after her nomination became hindered by her involvement in the ongoing Russia probe.

The president accused Democrats of being responsible for her failed bid for the position.

“Unfortunately, some Democrats chose to play politics rather than move forward with a qualified nominee for a critically important post,” he said in a statement.

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McFarland’s nomination came under scrutiny from both Republicans and Democrats last year over allegations that she misled the Senate about what she knew in regard to former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s contacts with Russia before Trump took office.

She told lawmakers that she “was not aware” of Flynn's communications with Russia. Court documents, however, later surfaced and revealed Flynn had emailed McFarland about his contacts with a top Kremlin official during last year's presidential transition.