Why is his lying such a surprise, isnt this the administration that invented the term 'alternative facts'? 

Does any reasonable person believe that he talked to russia at the same time BO was imposing sanctions and didnt mention it? Why else would russia not retaliate, because they were assured it would be fixed with the new administration. Does anyone believe this assurance came only from him? Does anyone think he's going to lose his position? please.  This isnt a swamp, its a cesspool.