Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20190524:21:44:00
Has been publicly banging the drum. >> your leader from the president to those who have the power to review this case. >> well, something needs to be done. this has to stop. >> reporter: a person familiar with the conversation tells cnn, he also privately petitioned the president to issue a pardon. >> i didn't ask him, and if he's doing that, i don't have a problem with it. >> reporter: gallagher's lead attorney has also represented hekseth. >> he has nothing to do with you getting involved in this case? >> no, i was recommended to this case by commissioner carrick. >> reporter: commissioner c...