The United States. Its probably one of the reasons i was elected, maybe one of the main reasons. But were not going to let that happen. But trump has other things to worry about right now. Hes dealing with a significant resignation from his legal team. The president s lead lawyer, the guy on the right, john dowd has resigned. The latest shakeup comes as the president told this to reporters. Will you testify to special counsel Robert Mueller. I would like to i would like to, said the president. Covering all of this for us, from the white house, is nbc news geoff bennett. Lets start with the president s legal woes. What is happening today . Reporter well, yeah, remember last week the president tweeted that john dowd was doing a great job and he was very happy with him. Now doud is stepping down in a decision we understand that is ma mutual. And saying the president didnt feel he could guide the team and dowd was frustrated with the president bringing in new attorneys and it is a sign tha
Seemingly connected to the whistleblower complaint. Some apparently involved trump properties. A lot of people are scratching their heads about all of this. Were going to speak with congressman raskin in fact for clarity. Folks, this this one of a number of developments in washington. President trump clearly is under siege and lashing out in dramatic and alarming fashion amid a deluge of developments. Today democrats moved to subpoena the white house if it doesnt hand over documents on ukraine. Key white house officials are lining up for depositions and testimony. Theres new reporting suggesting the whistleblower was worried his explosive claims might be swept under the rug by the administration. Mr. Trumps secretary of state has now admitted he was on the president s call with ukraine. Theres a cascade of damaging and embarrassing leaks about the president s behavior in other aspects of his governing style. Cabinet secretaries like his acting Homeland Security chief are publicly now a