>> but this is a sit-down with the russian president. >> it's actually not a rarity. it's a normal practice for two world leaders to be able to have a conversation with one another. >> but not the president of russia. >> actually, it is kind of a rarity to have a two-hour plus meeting with vladimir putin without other people being in the room. joining me to help deconstruct, cnn global affairs analyst max boot. it was interesting to hear the repeated answer or response, because it wasn't really an answer, it was response. she said that the president has met with his national -- individuals of his national security team. she did not say that he had briefed any of them on what was discussed with vladimir putin. >> well, that's exactly right, anderson. and i commend you for keeping your attention on this story, because what you're seeing today at the white house is basically operation distraction. they're trying to take our attention away from russia to talk about security clearances for former officials, to talk about iran. the last thing they want to talk about is russia, because it's so embarrassing, this submissive performance by donald trump with