'That's what I look for in a president': Republican defends Trump-Alito call

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) jumped to the defense of President-elect Donald Trump and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, arguing that the rare phone conversation between the two was not only wholly appropriate – but a positive development.

“I do think it's appropriate,” Gonzales told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer during an interview on CNN’s “The Situation Room.” He made the remarks Wednesday shortly after reports emerged that Alito spoke to Trump by phone a day earlier to recommend a former law clerk for a government position, and nothing more.