Sen. James Lankford defends CDC chief firing: ‘You’ve got to be able to follow the instructions’

Senator, let's turn now to the turmoil at the CDC. The president firing CDC director Susan Manarez. She was just sworn into office uh several weeks ago.Several other top officials actually resigned in protest. Now, you voted to confirm Dr. . Minarz just a month ago.Here's what Republican Senator Lisa Marowski of Alaska had to say about this. She says, quote, "The removal of the director after such a short tenure appears to be evidence that politics are taking precedence over policy." Is she right, Senator. ...