I'm wondering this too and further I thought I recalled the president saying something to this effect - they were trying to do a deal but it didn't work out; however, it wouldn't have been a problem had it worked out
Then I don’t understand why the story on buzzfeed got any more than an Ho Hum from any news outlet. Where on earth did they see anything that pointed to “collusion” or “impeachment?” They go overboard a lot but the reaction to this was just plain off the wall nuts! I have yet to hear anyone explain just what set them off but that could be because I can’t stand more than 5 minutes at a time of any news program.