CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ Devolves Into Massive Fight Over COVID-19 Lockdowns

A contentious fight broke out on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Friday morning over the issue of lockdowns amid COVID-19.

“Squawk Box” began the segment by talking about the labor force numbers, lockdowns, job losses and more amid the global pandemic. CNBC editor Rick Santelli chimed in to suggest that there “should be an ongoing debate as to why a parking lot for a big-box store” is “any safer than a restaurant with plexiglass.”