the russian investigation. that's now off the table the president praising manafort as a good man, but at the same distancings from his former campaign chairman. >> i still feel it's a very sad thing that happens. it has nothing to do with washington collusion. this started as russian collusion. this has absolutely nothing to do. it's a witch hunt. it is a disgrace. >> in west virginia last night the president whipped up the crowd with his attack on the special counsel. >> russian witch hunt. we got a whole big combination where is the tlugs? you know, they're still looking for collusion. where is the collusion? find some collusion. >> despite all the devastating news for the president. his supporters still revived some familiar chances at this rally last night.