he is scott gamm.we are taking your questions about the current activity of the stock market. (202) 748-8000, if you're an investor in the stock market in any way. all others, (202) 748-8001. gary starts us off this morning, from connecticut, an investor. go ahead. you are on with our guest. caller: this is gary smith. i wanted to state that i had, three weeks ago, begun withdrawing all of my assets from my ira from the stock market, because too many things are mitigated against the success of the market, including president trump and his wild diversions. deeplly think we are in trouble, and it will be much worse than it was in 2008. host: gary, if i may, the couple of questions, as far as your investments, how close are you to tapping those investments for retirement? caller: i am retired. we do not need the money now at this point in time, between social security and pensions and other saved money, we are fine. we do not need to tap those funds. but i am just very concerned that this time it is going

first, though, we will talk about the condition of the stock market with scott gamm, of yahoo! nce, a reporter who works on wall street. mr. gamm, good morning. guest: good morning. host: mr. gamm, pc the headlines