the president, despite the -- is well aware of the danger. giuliani has created this condition where, you know, it's not clear whether mueller will exercise the subpoena power that he has to try to compel the president to talk. but he might almost feel like he has to based on what giuliani has been pushing him toward. >> you had reported that the president was feeling -- i can't remember if it was a month ago. >> or just an hour. >> it doesn't seem to exist for me any more. that the president was feeling more confident in his ability to be president. >> that was months ago. >> he's got this. >> yes. >> i'm wondering these days, do you know is he still feeling that? >> he is still feeling that. it's funny you mentioned that. i had someone close to him bring up that piece to me in the last couple of days, saying that was correct. that is what is happening with him. he is more emboldened. he does feel as if he's got this. which as a colleague reminded me