>> i think the covid conversation is a separate conversation from two dozen uses of the n word on a podcast. i think we should treat those differently. him being relieved this is out, it doesn't align with and i'm so sorry that i ever said those things, to me. that's his explanation. we'll see if there's accountability. >> let us know what you think. brand new hour of cnn newsroom. >> we begin with the new twist in donald trump's attempt to over turn the 2020 election. the washington post is reporting that around november 20th, trump ally rudy giuliani asked a prosecute ner the swing state of michigan to give trump all the counties voting machines. >> we spoke to one of the report