Martha then went on to say that the president is being played by Vladimir Putin and president xi. Is it wise or is it wrong for these former u. S. Military and cia depth officials to criticize the sitting president while hes overseas, and that discussion with foreign leaders. They believe it is a badge of honor. So is it . Tony schaefer and ambassador john bolton join us with their take. We begin with Trace Gallagher five and a west coast newsroom tonight. It wasnt just the former spy chiefs under president obama, James Clapper and john brennan, who criticized President Trumps statements on Vladimir Putin. G. O. P. Senator john mccain also expressed concerns that the president accepted putins word over the consensus by u. S. Intelligence community that russia meddled in the election. But what mr. Trump set aboard a first one is this. Every time he sees me, he says i didnt do that, and i believe, i really believe that when he tells me that he means it. But the audio wasnt released and o