that didn't happen here because this president refuses to learn and to listen and to do what is necessary. he'd rather operate by his gut instincts. that's fine if you're a new york developer. it works if you're a new york developer. it does not work if you're president of the united states. >> former cia director, former secretary of defense, leon panetta with us tonight from california. mr. secretary, thank you so much for being with us. >> thank you, brian. coming up, as we continue the political fallout before and after donald trump's attempt at damage control. how the putin controversy is playing out far from the nation's capital. that is more when we come right back.