we have already implemented in good faith. >> reporter: the iran deal front and center at the white house as deliberations over a potential interview between the president and special counsel continue behind the scenes. sources tell cnn that several white house officials are not happy with rudy giuliani's on going media blitz, comparing his performance to that of former communications director anthony scaramucci. for now, officials say that giuliani still has the president's blessing, but multiple outlets now reporting that mr. trump's frustration is growing. giuliani rejecting the characterization telling politico if i'm not up to it, i don't know who is. >> the president pleased with the appearances of rudy giuliani over the last few days? >> i didn't speak with him specifically about his feelings about it, but certainly feels that he's an added member -- added value member to his outside special counsel. >> reporter: giuliani telling the "wall street journal" that the president's lawyers have set a may 17th deadline to decide