Former Trump aide George Papadopoulos says his testimony 'might have helped' demonstrate collusion with Russia

"Do you think when the entire [Special Counsel Robert] Mueller investigation is finished that they will demonstrate that there was collusion between the Trump campaign, Trump advisers, and the Russians?" ABC's George Stephanopoulos asked former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos on This Week Sunday.

"You know what, George, I have no idea," Papadopoulos replied. "All I can say is that my testimony might have helped move something towards that, but I have no idea." He was sentenced Friday to 14 days in prison, a $9,500 fine, and 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to making false statements to the FBI.

Stephanopoulos also pressed his interviewee on the question of allegiance, as Papadopoulos in court filings blamed his behavior on "a perhaps misguided loyalty to his master," President Trump. "I'm loyal to my country first and foremost, and that's actually why I decided to cooperate with the special counsel," Papadopoulos said, before adding his hope that Trump has "all the luck in the world."

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Watch the full interview below. Bonnie Kristian