statement. it s basically you know, i was very clear i feel as strongly today as i did then. i don t want to talk about build back better anymore because i ve been clear about that. there is no negotiations going on at this time, okay. manchin spoke with the president the night he announced his opposition to the package. and white house press secretary jen psaki has said since that the administration has been, quote in touch with manchin s team and office since then. but the senator s clarification that he s still not negotiating seemingly tanks democrats renewed push to pass the president s gaendz. joining us white house reporter for the los angeles times making his debut on way too early, my friend eli sokols. eli, thank you for being here. let s start with senator manchin and his comments, is build back better dead, or is there a chance it can still be revived and how? i think there s a chance, jon. folks in the white house are not