keep in mind this was years before there was such a thing as the alt right, but this is how stealthy this operation was. malcolm nance has explained things to russian brainwashing, one-third of the u.s. population can no longer perceive reality. that is his position. now what would you do if somebody repeated those exact same words to you on a city bus? he would likely be worried and at the very least would probably switch seats. not brian williams, he would move closer. williams didn't seem to consider, and williams asked how the russians could've pulled off an operation this extensive without the willing help of american -- this aired verbatim last night on msnbc. watch. >> they have played on the themes of far right conspiracy