diplomatic uproar with russia. it's not an easy decision. but the kind of decision that would have to go right to the president of the united states. we're not even 100% sure based on all the information i'm getting that he is definitely on that plane from moscow to havana. but under normal circumstances, the flight would bring him as you point out over the united states. and technically the u.s. air force could go up there and tell that pilot to bring that plane down. now, that flight could also avoid u.s. air space and stay in international air space, then it becomes even more complicated if the u.s. would try to intercept that plane. i suspect it would not. but those are hugely critical issues and very controversial decisions the president would have to make. >> already republicans are bearing down on the president. here is congressman peter king of new york. here's what he said to new day just a short time ago. let's listen. >> the president has to explain to the american people why if he believes we're back pre- 9/11