that will be considered by doj. because there have been a series of -- inaccuracies, distortions, and unfavorable depictions of what happens behind closed doors by mr. comer and by mr. jordan, who are leading this investigation. and for that reason, doj will say, well, hunter kind of has a point here. i think it helps him, and today's appearance is just a reminder to the world of his negotiating position. >> i got to let you run -- quickly, we don't know yet if the white house was given an early warning that this was going to happen. you've been inside the white house as a lawyer. do you think the white house lawyers are excited that hunter biden was up there? >> no. i think the white house is keen to have all things hunter biden be as low profile as possible in this election year. they were probably the least