6th and he went to mar-a-lago to speak with president trump. something else he was asked about today. he does not want to engage in substantive conversations about the then president's role or what he has said or done about it. that appears to be not capping changing now. >> clearly he thinks donald trump is his ticket to the speakership. and it's sort of will you believe me or your lying eyes. it's pretty amazing, political jujitsu. thank you very much, garrett and joyce and, of course, kim. the diplomatic dilemma talks with russia to lower tensions, will russia back down from the border? senate chris murphy joins us next this is andrea mitchell reports on msnbc. andrea mitchel andrea mitchel reportons t caught the bouquet, so he's checking in on that ring fund.