Yates and Flynn were hired by Obama.

Flynn was not thoroughly vetted by the Obama administration. After the Russian investigation/meddling Obama fired Flynn.

Yates was a carryover from the Obama administration. She refused to follow constitutional law on immigration policies for the Trump administration. Flynn lied on reporting received compensation on his disclosure statements during security investigations.

Trump fired both Flynn & Yates. Typical day in Washington.

This a way for the AP in an attempt to exonerate Obama. 'Told you not to hire him -even though we did.'