Chris Matthews debates hot political issues with politicians, newsmakers and Washington leaders. Top officials gathered in front of the cameras to issue a strong message. Russia is targeted the United States and our democracy is at stake. The Trump Administration was finally speaking with one voice. Well, actually, it is not. Just six hours after the president conference, calling it a hoax. Boosti boasting of his personal relationship with vladimir putin. The difference between the president and his administration couldnt have been clearer. We continue to see a pervasive messaging campaign by russia to try to weaken, and divide the United States. We had a great meeting with russia. Great meeting with putin. This is a threat we need to take extremely seriously. If i did go up and start
very unhappy that trump won, that i can tell you. Well thats a far cry from what putin himself said in helsinki. Did you direct any of your officials help him do that. Translator yes, i did. Because he ta
show and his show says hoax. well, from the rhetoric, putin could not be happier. the rhetoric was too pro russia. and when trump wants to do things on russia, there is deep skepticism. so he is playing too hard into it. where if he was quieter and maybe more conniving or more slick, he could get more done in terms of what russia actually wants. jonathan, i know what an ap reporter does, you have tocor everythi to cover everything that happens. these are the facts. how do you cover that event tomorrow. he says the same kind of denials and yet you know, you check your notebook or read any newspaper or wire copies, his people