mcconnell either wanted the story out or he didn't object to it because clearly the people were free to talk to the times about this. that should send a signal to donald. the problem is he is not sophisticated enough to get the signal. so this -- i really do think this is a very important story. when you add in the zinke development and the development about kyle icahn, because what happens is if we have someone who isn't technically a federal employee, which may be the case with icahn, but they act as if they are, does our legal system have a way it effectively take care of that. >> corn el, david just mentioned who feels like team mcconnell sourcing on this new york times report. there is another intriguing possibility about the source williing of this. this is one of the first big bomb shells to come out in the routine we are used to with the new york times and washington post. first big one to come out since