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Kristen Welker: “The president firing CDC Director Susan Menarez. She was…”

Featuring: Kristen Welker, Host of Meet the Press | National

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Senator Lankford Joins Meet the Press

Published | Video Starts at 03:12

So let's get all these things resolved to as quickly as we possibly can. Senator, let's turn now to the turmoil at the cdc. The president firing CDC Director Susan Menarez. She was just sworn into office several weeks ago. Several other top officials actually resigned in protest. Now, you voted to confirm, Dr. Minarez Just a month ago. Here's what Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska had to say about this. (03:12–03:20)

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Asserts that the President fired CDC Director Susan Menarez shortly after she was sworn in.

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