Principled Candor Versus Political Backlash
Surgeon General Millicent Griffith's fearless, humorous dismantling of marijuana myths as no riskier than nicotine or alcohol unleashes conservative fury and firing demands, defended publicly by Ellie Bartlet despite familial repercussions, with C.J. deftly managing press onslaughts and staff de-escalating crises to preserve scientific integrity amid partisan pressures.
Events Exemplifying This Theme
In a live online Q&A from her office, Surgeon General Millicent Griffith fields user questions on marijuana's fertility and cancer risks with sharp medical accuracy, humor, and sarcasm. She dismisses …
As the scene fades in on the White House, C.J. opens the press briefing with a composed 'Good morning,' instantly met by a chorus of reporters shouting her name in …
As C.J. concludes her charged exchange with Sam outside her office, Carol urgently interrupts to relay that reporter Danny Concannon is on the line, seeking President Bartlet's reaction to a …
In a tense bullpen exchange, Josh urgently warns CJ to retract her press room support for the Surgeon General and loop in Leo to contain the crisis. CJ reveals a …
President Bartlet storms into the Oval Office seething with anger, wrongly accusing reporter Danny Concannon of breaching protocol by calling his daughter Ellie amid the Surgeon General crisis. C.J. reveals …