Whether its on the phone calls or leaks pertaining to any investigation into any russian activities in the United States or the flynn investigation. So, yes, there is a point. At the same time, two things concern me. The first is, that he turned these leaks, this problem with leaks, into an attack on his enemies. Hes now describing the press in terms that we have never heard, not since nixon and probably not even in terms that nixon would subscribe to. That is deeply concerning that hes essentially using this to go after his enemies. But more broadly than that, we cannot lose sight of what is at stake here. Russia is leading a movement around the world to spread autocracy and authoritarianism. Theyre interfering, obviously in our elections, and in the elections here in europe. Theres deep concern about russias new bell kos bellicosity. They need a Strong America to push back. They need to be reassured of that. When the president focuses on a fight with the press or investigating leaks,
Whether its on the phone calls or leaks pertaining to any investigation into any russian activities in the United States or the flynn investigation. So, yes, there is a point. At the same time, two things concern me. The first is, that he turned these leaks, this problem with leaks, into an attack on his enemies. Hes now describing the press in terms that we have never heard, not since nixon and probably not even in terms that nixon would subscribe to. That is deeply concerning that hes essentially using this to go after his enemies. But more broadly than that, we cannot lose sight of what is at stake here. Russia is leading a movement around the world to spread autocracy and authoritarianism. Theyre interfering, obviously in our elections, and in the elections here in europe. Theres deep concern about russias new bell kos bellicosity. They need a Strong America to push back. They need to be reassured of that. When the president focuses on a fight with the press or investigating leaks,
Trumps onetime rival, senator rand paul. And, the top democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, adam schiff. Plus, former Campaign Managers robby mook and Corey Lewandowski go head to head. From abc news, its this week. Here now, chief White House Correspondent jonathan karl. Good morning. 31 days in. Liberals are freaking out. Trump diehards fired up. The one thing all of america can agree on. We have never seen anything like it. Were used to watching new president s take office with choreographed policy plans. Rolled out with careful words. This, a machine gun blast of big promises. The rhetoric loud, aggressive. Chaotic. The question is this a finetuned machine delivering promise after promise at a record pace . Or, an administration careening out of control . And if it is, how bad will the crash be . Were getting to all of that this hour. For the first time together since the election, trumps fiery defender and former Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski, and Hillary Clintons bat
He called the system rigged during primary season. Well hear from him for the First Time Since the brazil bombshell. The white house strikes back. New reaction after former bush president s bash President Trump. The latest details next. At this hour we begin with new reaction from President Trump in japan starting his fivecountry asia trip. Giving reporters a preview of his talks with Prime Minister shinz oh abe. Here is what he said before the two sat down for dinner earlier. We are in the midst of having very major discussions on many subjects, including north korea and trade and other things and were doing very well. I think were doing very well. The relationship is really extraordinary. We like each other and our countries like each other. And i dont think we have ever been closer to japan than we are right now. So its a great honor. Believe me, its a great honor. Were going to have dinner tonight where i think well insult everybody by continuing to talk about trade. But the time i
period in this country. well, you know, listen, i think there s problems on both sides. but i ve also been very clear on this. i ve said it to the president and members his staff and i ll continue to say it. there s no need to have a war with the media. you know, as far as i m concerned, you can have an adversarial relation but we should de-escalate it. the economic situation is going well, there s a great agenda. when you re controlling the bully pulpit and there s level of bell kos at this to the rhetoric, the white house will say listen, it s on both sides and the president is just hitting back. i understand that and i think a lot of the tactics helped him win the presidency. but he s now the leader of the free world and he is the number one principal, responsible person in government. jake, as you know, he s the only person that we all vote for.