us. we can't build a giant mote around the united states. we can't insulate ourselves from problems in the middle east. this administration is feeding a situation that will actually come back to bite us. >> i know that mccaster and mattis said they want to stay in their lane and get as much done as they can, but i don't understand why these people along with rex tillerson who probably have the most influence, do something about the president's behavior before this administration literally crumbles. >> i think they need a joint intervention. you have the secretary of state, the secretary of defense, secretary of homeland security. they should basically insist on a degree of process. tweets or white house statements, they should not go out unilaterally. you can't have formal meetings with the security council. there was one and then the president changed the language in nato. you can't insist on always getting the policy you want, but