written statement indicate an end to that effort, they represent a sudden and inexplicable reversal in his position. and a breach of his commitments to the president and the senator's colleagues in the house and senate. wow, that is harsh. joining me now, nbc news senior capitol hill correspondent austin ghouls by, former top economic advisory to president obama and boston globe, senior writer kimberly atkins, and is garrett haake with us as well? garrett haake is with us. we're told it was authorized according to kristen welker's reporting authorized by the president, she was not off base at all not that psaki ever is. that's to emphasize the point that the president is upset. >> and this manchin radio interview was kind of all over the place.