Step back and review the video.
When ^pressed^ for an explanation by Chmn Meadows, Doyle replied, “Our assumption was that the DOJ had lost them.”
>>Our assumption was
I often take that sort of statement as a way for someone to get their opponent to contradict them and FINALLY explain. But if the person doesn’t want to give out the information, a really good opponent will not give in to temptation and will still not tell you what you want to know. Especially before cameras. Assume what you like, will be the unspoken response to the verbal challenge.