Seconds after the resignation of Merck CEO Kenneth C. Frazier from the president's Manufacturing Council:

"I am resigning from the President's American Manufacturing Council.

Our country's strength stems from its diversity and the contributions made by men and women of different faiths, races, sexual orientations and political beliefs.

America's leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal.

As CEO of Merck and as a matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."

President Trump has responded, via Twitter, to the resignation (and lambasting) of Merck CEO Ken Frazier...

And now we have the news cycle narrative for today.

The first reaction is in...

Who will be next to leave?