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Were intelligence officers upset by this coming so forcefully into mainstream discussion, into political debate in capitol hill. the timing suggests -- maybe the timing suggests that this was -- this was not new information. the united states has known about this interference, this disinformation campaign for quite some time. so why is information being pushed now? one theory is because it has come so forcefully on display in the impeachment proceedings. however -- however we don't know -- my reporting does not say definitively that the intelligence officers who gave the original material to t...

As people who could potentially promulgate this disinformation themselves? do we know why the ic decided to brief this to the senate? >> that's an excellent question. because what we can't say is were intelligence officers upset by this coming so forcefully into mainstream discussion, into political debate in capitol hill. the timing suggests -- maybe the timing suggests that this was -- this was not new information. the united states has known about this interference, this disinformation campaign for quite some time. so why is information being pushed now? one theory is because it has come so...

Have not only come to this conclusion that claim about ukrainian election interference has been promulgated by russian intelligence for purposes of benefitting the russian government -- they've not only concluded that, but they've briefed it to u.s. senators. from your reporting do we understand anything about why intelligence agencies have briefed this to senators, which senators got this briefing, whether this was meant to be sort of a protective briefing in terms of senators being targeted as people who could essentially pra promulgate this themselves? do we know why the ic decided to brief...

You'll hear in 2020. the idea the democratic party is moving quickly to the left is moving out of the mainstream is one position you took in the last couple of days is getting some conversation -- some other candidates have taken the position that i'm interested in. it is on this question of reparations and payments to black americans with family legacy that could be traced back to slavery. you said the country would be better off if it found a way to do that. and that is one of the -- it is not an issue that has gotten a lot of mainstream discussion. most recent poll i could find was about tw...

People that use their products data seriously. and it is our responsibility as an organization and every other technology company that collects user data to be clear about how they're data is being used. it isn't going to end today. it shouldn't end today. in fact, what we're really encouraged by is the fact that privacy and user data is becoming a mainstream discussion. that is an incredible step forward in making sure the in r inter -- the internet is a safe place. >> and with the back drop of the golden gate bridge. thank you very much. >> thank you for having me. the white house pushing ...