>> i absolutely have concerns. a lot of questions that need to be answered. i will continue to ask questions. >> reporter: and also another loyalist of sorts, jim inhoff raising concerns saying there should be a hearing to examine -- these allegations that have emerged. so even as the president stood behind scott pruitt, concerns on capitol hill showing that the shaky support that he's also getting and also raising questions about how much longer he could hang on, particularly if more of the revelations continue to emerge. >> manu raju, thanks very much. more on all of this. democratic congressman gerry connelly is joining us. congressman, thank you for joining us. >> great to be with you. >> and you heard president trump's comments about the nominee for the secretary of veteran as fairs, dr. ronny jackson, it was extra ard neri to hear that, saying the president suggesting -- what does he need it for. he's better off without it.