is doing nothing that i'm aware of to head that off. and so you have a contrast between the real world where problems are getting worse. the world is getting more dangerous, and then this sort of foosball game in washington where the ball is knocked back and forth every day, and the contrast should concern people. again, can they deal with the real world problems while the president is going back and forth in his, quote, unconventional way? i'm not so sure. >> still ahead on "morning joe," republican senator susan collins joins the conversation. plus israel's ambassador to the united states, ron dermer reacts to president trump decertifying the nuclear deal. did the half measure go far enough for israel's leaders? you're watching "morning joe." he'll be right back. magic...is pretty amazing. it can transform a frog into a prince.