markably, even about the simple question of whether he had been interviewed by robert mueller. >> were you request -- have you been interviewed or been requested to be interviewed by the special counsel either in connection with director comey's firing, the russian investigation or your contact with russian officials? >> you'll have to ask the special counsel that. >> no. i'm asking you. >> repeat the question then. >> have you been interviewed or been requested to be interviewed by the special counsel either in connection with director comey's firing, the russia investigation or your own contact with russian officials? >> well i'd be pleased to answer that. i'm not sure i should without clearing that with the special counsel. what do you think? >> i'm just asking, have you been interviewed by them? >> no. >> you haven't been interviewed