important he defend the intelligence community, that he continue to speak the truth. that s something he even said yesterday when he was asked whether he is s considered resigning, he said he has, but as long as he can continue to seek and speak the truth, that he would likely remain in his position. but all of that is now coming into question following his appearance at the aspen security summit, because dan coats did more than just defend the intelligence community. he issued a surprising, stunning rebuke of many of the president s way he approached russia, he expressed shock at learning about a second meeting. he said he would have advised against the president s solo meeting with vladimir putin, and even said he wouldn t have allowed russian senior officials into the oval office last year when the president welcomed them. this put dan coats relationship with the white house and president back on the rocks. it appeared earlier this week he was back on track. remember initially dan
forbidden that he is engaging in under our federal ethics laws. moments ago interior says the immediate office of the secretary complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. we include additional information in briefings that are made available to the public t. is common for schedule items to be cancelled the day of which is why something can be referred to in an e-mail or briefing and not be on the calendar relief. he is facing investigations with about a dozen federal probes looking into his actions. thank you so much. my gang is here with me. i want to talk about a different cabinet secretary today because the department of homeland security secretary is at that aspen security summit and asked about the conclusion that the russians not only interfered in the election in 2016 but did so