>> something this profound could not have been done without exquisite presidential leadership. >> i would say to the american people president trump has been making history since the first day of this administration. president donald trump delivered a great victory for the american people. >> you're living up to everything i thought you would. you're one heck of a leader. this is one of the great privileges of my life to stand here on the white house lawn with the president of the united states who i love and appreciate so much. >> we would not be standing here today if it wasn't for you. >> paul ryan just said how good was that. >> joining us to talk about what we just witnessed vivian salaama, nbc news national political reporter. also back with us jonathan lemere of the ap. well, vivian you've worked around the world. you have covered actual despots