C.J.'s Morning Show Refusal Sparks Toby's Pursuit

In a tense walk-and-talk, Leo informs Toby that C.J. refuses the morning shows, underscoring her reluctance to front the administration amid intensifying media scrutiny over the assassination attempt. Toby reveals press questions about the President's unprotected open-air exit—hinting at his own guilt over a procedural memo—and insists on confronting Secret Service head Ron Butterfield for answers, despite Leo's caution that they'll stonewall. This pivotal exchange exposes fracturing internal unity, escalates Toby's personal quest for accountability, and sets up his imminent clash, heightening the White House's coordinated response under strain.