From no collusion no collusion to bring on the collusion the lead starts right now

President Trump now attempting some damage control after what may be one of the most alarming statements of his presidency

that he would take dirt on his opponents from foreign governments and he would not

necessarily tell the FBI.

We'll talk to the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee in a moment.

He says he knows how to stop this. Plus, is the 2020 election now for sale?

We'll break down the possible national security implications now that the commander-in-chief

said there's no harm in listening to dirt from foreign governments.

Then President Trump's comments the final straw for one 2020 candidate who now says he supports starting an impeachment inquiry.

Welcome to the lead, I'm Jake Tapper. We begin today with our politics lead and a shocking

admission by President Trump that he and some of his allies are now working hard

to pretend he did not say any damaging information about

he and his campaign did not receive any damaging information

about Hillary Clinton from an American adversary, the Russian government,

the president stunned the political world last night

by saying he would be perfectly willing to collude in 2020.

Mr. Trump directly saying yes,

if a foreign national or foreign government wants to share dirt with him about a political opponent, he wants to hear it.

Your campaign this time, Brad, if foreigners, if Russia, if China, if someone else offers

you information on an opponent, should they accept it or should they call the FBI?

I think maybe you do both.

I think you might want to listen. I don't there's nothing wrong with listening.

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