Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20171217:02:06:00
His allies, that it's okay to do that because he's exhausted, he's tired, he thinks it's unfair and he thinks it's time to go on the offense. >> matthew, a dual question. first of all, how much of a russia preoccupation is this for the white house? i know i've asked you that before. secondly, for people who don't see right minded media like you and i do, explain how big an effort there is behind this story line. >> we know russia has been a major distraction for this white house from day one, and they would like to be talking about taxes or health care, anything else. i think peter is right wh...