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Look, again, i think thats a ridiculous accusation. The president in this matter has done nothing wrong and there are no charges against him. Reporter today on twitter, the president falsely claimed that, quote, Michael Cohen pled guilty to two counts of Campaign Finance violations that are not a crime. They are, indeed, a crime, spelled out by federal prosecutors. And on fox news, the president floating another defense. Did you know about the payments . Later on i knew. Later on. But you have to understand, what he did, and they werent taken out of Campaign Finance, thats the big thing, thats...

No, no. i got -- no, no, no. >> reporter: the president now blasting his one-time right-hand man, but publicly, he has nothing but love for his former campaign chairman paul manafort, convicted of defrauding the federal government and now facing life behind bars. >> he is evaluating all of his options at this point. >> reporter: the president tweeting, "feel very badly for paul manafort and his wonderful family. unlike michael cohen, he refused to break. make up stories in order to get a deal. such respect for a brave man." >> positive words there for paul manafort tonight. cecilia vega joins ...