Mike Johnson: “This morning I called the White House and said the president…”

“Clearly, there were serious lapses. I did say that Secretary. I mean, I keep calling her secretary. Director Cheadle should resign. She shows no interest in doing that. And so This morning I called the White House and said the president needs to fire her. Show some leadership, for goodness sakes. Mr. President. I didn't talk to him. They wouldn't let me on the phone with him, of course, but I left.” (24:33–24:38)

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