that was so bad what happened originally and it took guts for director comey to make the move he made. what he did, he brought back his reputation. he brought it back. i respect the fact that director comey was able to come back after what he did. i respect that very much. good job by the fbi. >> i have respect that the fbi has given it a second chance. >> even in march after comey confirmed that the fbi was investigating russia's interference in the investigation including collusion with the trump campaign. still trump said comey enjoyed his confidence but he added we'll see what happens. >> was it a mistake not to ask jim comey to step down from the fbi at the outset of your presidency. is it too late now? >> no, it's not too late. i have confidence in him.