Ronin, Flynn was actively performing his duties and in direct contact with the Chump during those 18 days. I worked in government for 30 years and investigated employees who were facing possible disciplinary actions. The first action that the employer did to insure a fair investigation was to separate the employee from their normal work assignment. They could be temporarily assigned to a different work location or in more serious cases put on paid leave pending investigation. Chump supporters can defend him all they want but inexperience in government and arrogance is what caused this evolving scandal that should have never gotten to this point.