country. the odd man out in a very interesting tug-of-war, brought on at least in part by anthony scaramucci's elevation to white house communications director. working on parallel tracks. sarah huckabee sanders was asked if scaramucci's elevation had anything to do with it. they do bring in general john kelly, who most recently has been over at the department of homeland security. he's done an amazing job over there. the president, who has made a habit, bret, surrounding himself with generals -- he comes in with a great deal. washington experience. if we have any more information, we will pass it along to you. he will be on the job monday morning. it bret. >> bret: are they characterizing how reince left? there was talk he resigned on thursday but he was on this trip and there is now talk from