During an interview with “CBS This Morning,” Adams, who served under former President Trump, was asked about his thoughts on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) threatening to withhold the salaries of school officials who defy his ban on mask mandates.

“As a physician, as a public health expert, it is deeply troubling that it seems we’re letting politics get in the way of protecting our youth. As a father, I quite frankly think it’s unconscionable. I really do,” Adams said.

“I think you can’t tie the hands of school of public health officials, based on what you perceive to be the reality when your public health officials are telling you they need these tools,” he continued.