is in the investigation. we have heard from comey and others that they didn't see proof of collusion. but there are a lot of other questions and leads and nobody involved in the investigation that i've talked to believe the work is done. and you and i don't know what they know. so let's play out and see where it goes. if it is nothing, it is nothing. >> i think angela merkel has interfered in the american election. i think she wanted to elect hillary. i'm making that allegation to you. i know i have no evidence of it, but i'd like you to appoint a special counsel. i mean, that's how ridiculous this is. >> but it isn't. but it isn't and i'll tell you why. i'll tell you why it doesn't stand up because if you talk to comey, if you talk to clapper, they will say not only is what russia did unprecedented in its malice and in its intricacy, but