i mean it is pretty pathetic. >> andrew mccabe does not see it that way. he tells cnns perspective of the president's former fixer could be critical. >> i think mr. cohen has been in a position to have heard conversations and seen actions taken and maybe be able to provide that sort of insider's view on what the intent of the the folks at the center of this investigation truly was. >> republicans sure to take don jr.'s lead and hammer cohen on credit abili credibility. here's what he said back in december. >> the man doesn't tell the truth. and it is sad that i should take responsibility for his dirty deeds. i will not be the villain of his story. >> a critical week on capitol hill for cohen. more now from pamela brown. >> reporter: good morning. this is certainly a high stakes week for president trump.