>> this is a process that isn't -- doesn't operate within the white house. it is handled by law enforcement and the intelligence community. >> the in ability to get their story straight again raising questions about the future of chief of staff john kelly who learned about the allegations months ago. multiple sources say the press has not yet made a decision to replace kelly. kelly telling t"the wall street journal" his handling was all done right. even after sarah sanders admitted otherwise. >> we're looking at that internally and agree there are things we could have done better. >> cnn learned not only was the white house willing to overlook red flags in porter's background, they were in serious talks of promoting him to be kelly's deputy chief of staff. >> do you believe rob porter's ex-wives? >> thank you very much.