that, that s a real problem. i don t trust this story as far as i can throw it. all right. joining me now were kristen welker, nbc news justice correspondent pete williams, nbc security analyst matt miller and washington editor at larcge for the atlantic steve clemmons. great to have everyone with us this morning. wristen, let me begin with you. i want to start off by playing what senator mccain said during an interview in australia about the jared kushner controversy and russian president lad peer put vladimir putin. take a listen. my view of it is i don t like it. i know that some administration officials are saying, that s standard procedure. i don t think it s standard procedure prior to the inauguration of a president of the united states by someone who is not in an appointed position. i think he is the premier and