washington who sent me a note saying how bad is this? wondering on the ground how bad it is here. the president is flying to washington right now. he will be there in evening. he is likely watching news conference of this. i wouldn't be surprised if he weighs in. dan coats saying moments ago that unequivocally russia did meddle in the election and is trying to undermine democracy. i can't remember a moment since this president has been in office where republicans actually have stepped up and raised questions about this across the board. we are just hearing from senate republican leader mitch mcconnell on this saying the president is flatly wrong. we will see what happens from here. i guess we have to wait and see what the president says about all this criticism, jake. but there is no question putt putin is heading back to moscow a happy man. >> jeff zeleny thanks so much. let's bring in my panel of experts. phil mudd i want to read