guess, let's just put it bluntly, even after he had been asked to stay on? >> i think the statement really ought to come from the attorney general. mr. sessions, or attorney general sessions did sign off and asked him to stay. he called him during the transition. he's the one who asked people to leave their offices. i think this is something, if you're at the white house now, put it on the justice department to explain what's going on. >> david gergen, thank you, as always. >> anna, thank you. up next, a shocking white house security breach, and the bizarre new details on the intruder who made it all the way to the entrance to the president's residence. you're live in the "cnn newsroom." "how to win at business." step one: point decisively with the arm of your glasses. abracadabra. the stage is yours. step two: choose la quinta. the only hotel where you can redeem loyalty points for a free night-instantly and win at business.