is trying to discredit and sideline the nation's top authority on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Speaking with medical students [Tuesday], Fauci was asked, who should Americans trust?" Fauci: "You can trust respected medical authorities. You know, I believe I'm one of them, so I think you can

traeus and H.R. McMaster attached to puppet strings." USA Today: Fauci "Is A National Treasure." USA Today (7/14, 10.31M) says in an editorial that Fauci "is a national treasure. He is one of the leading authorities in his field. He combines extraordinary expertise with an exceptional ability to commu

g of coronavirus. As COVID-19 "explodes, the White House is trying to discredit and sideline the nation's top authority on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Speaking with medical students [Tuesday], Fauci was asked, who should Americans trust?" Fauci: "You can trust respected medical authorities. You k

hip With Fauci. Coverage of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic focuses on the reported rift between the White House and NIAID Director Fauci, with the President insisting his relationship with Fauci is "very good" despite recent criticism from Administration officials and the President h

News (7/13, story 4, 1:50, O'Donnell, 4.36M), Paula Reid reported, "This afternoon, President Trump put a positive spin on his relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci. ... [But] Fauci tells CBS News he is now 'persona non grata' at the White House after months of speaking his mind and contradicting the President.

hools should open this fall. It's worldwide and ifs overwhelming. BUT NO." Trump also retweeted a segment of a Woolery podcast that was critical of Fauci. The New York Post (7/13, Bowden, 4.57M) reports the President later "defended what he called a 'very good relationship'" with Fauci. Trump told rep

ory 5, 2:10, Brennan, 3.87M), Nikole Killion said that over the past day, Biden's team has already been "in touch with all federal agencies and Dr. Anthony Fauci." Biden: "We're already working out meeting with the COVID team in the White House and how to not only distribute but get from a vaccine being distr

ad a chance to speak to Dr. Fauci" but added that "he's been very, very helpful." The Hill (11/24, Axelrod, 2.98M) reports the communication between Fauci "and Biden's staff comes amid a spike in coronavirus cases across the country, which has put immense stress on hospital systems and led to an array

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rce, particularly its coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx," who "are frustrated that warnings about rising cases are being ignored, and dismayed that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the renowned US infectious disease expert, has been demeaned and disparaged." Reuters also reports that "the decision to restart briefings came aft

wnplaying it may be encouraging his voters to turn out. Fauci Says Reopening And Public Health Measures Should Not Be In Opposition. NIAID Director Fauci was asked in an interview with the New York Times (7/21, Senior, 18.61M) if it is possible to get the coronavirus pandemic under control without a f

colloquialisms he used to urge "people of color to practice social distancing and wear masks," leading NIAID Director Fauci to leap to his defense. Fauci said in a recent interview, "He's an African-American kid who grew up in an African-American family, so he knows exactly what he's talking about." N

nced Saturday that it is pulling an edition of EFTA00150506 its "America This Week" program that discusses a conspiracy theory which suggests that Fauci created the coronavirus. The show "featured an interview with Judy Mikovits, maker of the widely discredited 'Plandemic' video, and her lawyer, Lar

ly can' to keep children in school but stressed that school reopenings should depend on the level of virus transmission in individual communities." Fauci is quoted as saying, "It depends on where you are. We live in a very large country that is geographically and demographically diverse and certainly

demand for a normal school year and an out-of-control virus." The Washington Post (7/24, Hawkins, 14.2M) reports that on Friday, NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci "said the country should try `as best as we possibly can' to keep children in school but stressed that school reopenings should depend on the level

ys He Is "Flexible" About GOP Convention. • Adams Urges Americans To Wear Facemasks. • Networks Highlight "Emerging Divide" Between White House And Fauci. • LATimes Examines California's "Failed" COVID Testing Effort. • Michigan Sheriff Will Not Enforce Whitmer Facemask Order. • Pittsburgh Region Se

disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, but now actively trying to discredit him." NBC's Kelly O'Donnell: "Officials are quietly providing a list of Fauci's public comments and advice dating back several months to undermine his credibility. The White House pointed to Fauci's January predictions that c

story 3, 1:51, 4.22M), "Despite cases surging, the White House is not only relying much less on the nation's top infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, but now actively trying to discredit him." NBC's Kelly O'Donnell: "Officials are quietly providing a list of Fauci's public comments and advice dat

s push to ramp up inoculation efforts to help crush the pandemic, increasing understanding of coronavirus variants is also presenting a challenge." Fauci said Sunday that "that based on British findings, he now believes the coronavirus strain first detected in the United Kingdom is more deadly and spr

3.99M), and KABC-TV Los Angeles (1/23, 402K). EFTA00148174 Fauci Admits Receipt Of Mysterious Powder. The Hill (1/24, Budryk, 5.69M) reports Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted in a recent New York Times interview that he "had received an envelope of powder from an unknown source at one point during the coronaviru

Fauci Reflects On "Difficulties, And The Toll," Of Working With Trump. In an interview with the New York Times (1/24, McNeil, 20.6M), NIAID Director Fauci "described some of the difficulties, and the toll, of working with President Donald 3. Trump." Asked about his plans for the Biden Administration,

e Trump administration formally recognizes the outcome of the election - a recognition that has not yet taken place." USA Today adds NIAID Director Fauci in an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday "said starting those conversations now would have an "obvious" benefit for the next admini

s might be forced to rely on dry ice." She added, "Even though Pfizer says its vaccine is up to 90 percent effective, top health officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci say that public health measures such as social distancing and wearing masks will still need to be maintained even once you get a vaccine." The AP

ld have an "obvious" benefit for the next administration." On ABC World News TonightVi (11/15, story 4, 2:30, Llamas, 4.5M), Rachel Scott reported Fauci is "saying it's time to work with Joe Biden." Fauci: "It's almost like passing a baton in a race. You don't want to stop and then give it to somebod

orce, particularly its coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx," who "are frustrated that warnings about rising cases are being ignored, and dismayed that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the renowned US infectious disease expert, has been demeaned and disparaged." Reuters also reports that "the decision to restart briefings came af

wnplaying it may be encouraging his voters to turn out. Fauci Says Reopening And Public Health Measures Should Not Be In Opposition. NIAID Director Fauci was asked in an interview with the New York Times <https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/opinion/anthony-fauci-coronavirus.html> (7/21, Senior, 18.61M)

colloquialisms he used to urge "people of color to practice social distancing and wear masks," leading NIAID Director Fauci to leap to his defense. Fauci said in a recent interview, "He's an African-American kid who grew up in an African-American family, so he knows exactly what he's talking about." N

orst-case scenario." However, "the President is speaking as if the pandemic is a thing of the past." The New York limes (9/22, 18.61M) reports that Fauci "said he worries about the country entering the cooler months without having a handle on the virus." The Times adds that "the persistently high dea

e - Hearing on 'COVID-19: An Update on the Federal Response', with testimony from NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci; CDC Director Robert Redfield; Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Health Adm. Brett Giroir; and Food and Drug Administration Comm

ngton predicts the U.S. toll will double to 400,000 by the end of the year as schools and colleges reopen and cold weather sets in." NIAID Director Fauci is quoted as saying, "The idea of 200,000 deaths is really very sobering, in some respects stunning." Politico (9/22, Wanneh, 4.29M) reports that t

at." The Post says Trump's comments "were part of a concerted effort by the White House to distance itself from the op-ed - which had the headline 'Anthony Fauci has been wrong about EFTA00150138 everything I have interacted with him on' - in which Navarro laid out several disagreements with Fauci." Bloomb

or of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Navarro "for having written an extraordinary op-ed for USA Today in which he heavily criticized" NIAID Director Fauci. Trump told reporters, "He made a statement representing himself. He shouldn't be doing that." The Post says Trump's comments "were part of a conce

t it was a big mistake. That doesn't serve any good purpose for what we're trying to do." When asked if the Administration has tried to cut back on Fauci's television appearances, Fauci replied, "I can't make a comment on that, but I think you know what the answer to that is." Reuters (7/15, Chiacu) a

i said, 'Don't ban China. Don't ban China.' I did. He then admitted that I was right." The Washington Times (7/19, Swoyer, 492K) also recounts that Fauci's "critics point to" him "telling the president not to close off travel from China and also advising early on that masks should not be worn by the

story, 3:10, Snow, 4.36M) said, meanwhile, Trump's "assessments often running counter to the messaging from public health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, who the President labeled 'a bit of an alarmist," and ABC World News TonightVi (7/19, lead story, 4:30, Llamas, 5.06M) described Trump as playing

great." Trump also said "we are doing more tests by far than any country in the world." Politico (7/19, Rahman, 4.29M) reports Trump also said, "Dr. Fauci's made some mistakes. ... He's a little bit of an alarmist. That's OK. A little bit of an alarmist. ... Look, Dr. Fauci said `don't wear a mask'. D

on/2020/07/24/coronavirus-covid-live-updates- us/#1ink-K5DH6TC3CNF4PMFPB5OBFUHYCI> (7/24, Hawkins, 14.2M) reports that on Friday, NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci "said the country should try 'as best as we possibly can' to keep children in school but stressed that school reopenings should depend on the level

ured the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and shipped it to China. There has been no evidence that the virus was produced in a lab, much less any of Fauci's involvement." Host Eric Bolling "did not push back on the claim, or show any evidence of checking its veracity." A spokesman "said Sinclair hopes

ly can' to keep children in school but stressed that school reopenings should depend on the level of virus transmission in individual communities." Fauci is quoted as saying, "It depends on where you are. We live in a very large country that is geographically and demographically diverse and certainly

onavirus pandemic focuses on the reported rift between the White House and NIAID Director Fauci, with the President insisting his relationship with Fauci is "very good" despite recent criticism from Administration officials and the President himself. The President is also getting attention for retweet

ip With Fauci. Coverage of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic focuses on the reported rift between the White House and NIAID Director Fauci, with the President insisting his relationship with Fauci is "very good" despite recent criticism from Administration officials and the President h

wsVi (7/13, story 4, 1:50, O'Donnell, 4.36M), Paula Reid reported, "This afternoon, President Trump put a positive spin on his relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci. ... [But] Fauci tells CBS News he is now `persona non grata' at the White House after months of speaking his mind and contradicting the President.

Jonathan Karl said, "President Trump unleashed a bizarre new line of attack against Joe Biden today, slamming him for saying he would listen to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading expert on coronavirus." Trump: "He wants to listen to Dr. Fauci. He wants to listen to Dr. Fauci." Karl: "Polls have consiste

Experts "Idiots." All three broadcast networks opened their Monday evening newscasts with coverage of President Trump's reference to NIAID Director Fauci as "a disaster" and Trump's coronavirus advisers as "these idiots" in a conference call with campaign staff. Later, the President tweeted <https://

e trusted than the President, or anybody else for that matter, when it comes to handling COVID-19, which is why Trump put him in a campaign ad, over Fauci's objections. But today, the President unloaded in a conference call with his campaign staff." Trump: "People are tired of hearing Fauci and all th

pandemic is a thing of the past." The New York Times <https://www.nytimes.corn/2020/09/22/world/covid-coronavirus.html> (9/22, 18.61M) reports that Fauci "said he worries about the country entering the cooler months without having a handle on the virus." The Times adds that "the persistently high deat

ington predicts the U.S. toll will double to 400,000 by the end of the year as schools and colleges reopen and cold weather sets in." NIAID Director Fauci is quoted as saying, "The idea of 200,000 deaths is really very sobering, in some respects stunning." Politico <https://www.politico.com/news/2020/

— Hearing on `COVID-19: An Update on the Federal Response', with testimony from NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci; CDC Director Robert Redfield; Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Health Adm. Brett Giroir; and Food and Drug Administration Commi

trusted than the President, or anybody else for that matter, when it comes to handling COVID-19, which is why Trump put him in a campaign ad, over Fauci's objections. But today, the President unloaded in a conference call with his campaign staff." Trump: "People are tired of hearing Fauci and all the

Experts "Idiots." All three broadcast networks opened their Monday evening newscasts with coverage of President Trump's reference to NIAID Director Fauci as "a disaster" and Trump's coronavirus advisers as "these idiots" in a conference call with campaign staff. Later, the President tweeted, "Dr. Tony

Jonathan Karl said, "President Trump unleashed a bizarre new line of attack against Joe Biden today, slamming him for saying he would listen to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading expert on coronavirus." Trump: "He wants to listen to Dr. Fauci. He wants to listen to Dr. Fauci." Karl: "Polls have consiste

a grim 35,000 fatalities. Now as tens of thousands of Americans return home from the holiday, the darkest days may be yet to come." NIAID Director Fauci: "As we go for the next couple of weeks into December, that we might see a surge super imposed upon that third, we're already in." Bloomberg (11/3

test upon arrival. New Jersey is suspending all youth sports." The Chicago Sun-Times (11/30, Hinton, 875K) reports that hours after speaking with Fauci, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) "said Monday none of the state's 11 regions will get any break from Tier 3 coronavirus mitigations `for the next fe

neuroradiologist, "who had no formal experience in public health or infectious diseases," had "clashed with top government scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, as he resisted stronger efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 267,000 Americans." The Hill (11/3

tory 5, 2:10, Brennan, 3.87M), Nikole Killion said that over the past day, Biden's team has already been "in touch with all federal agencies and Dr. Anthony Fauci." Biden: "We're already working out meeting with the COVID team in the White House and how to not only distribute but get from a vaccine being dist

n In Fatal Car Crash Had Diplomatic Immunity. Other FBI News • FBI Warns Of Fake Versions Of Bureau's Website. Other Washington News • Biden Says Fauci Has Been "Very Helpful" During Discussions With His Transition Team. • Federal Government Expects To Ship 6.4M Doses Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine To

menews/campaign/527476-biden- says-staff-has-spoken-with-fauci-hes-been-very-very-helpful> (11/24, Axelrod, 2.98M) reports the communication between Fauci "and Biden's staff comes amid a spike in coronavirus cases across the country, which has put immense stress on hospital systems and led to an array

ld have an "obvious" benefit for the next administration." On ABC World News TonightVi (11/15, story 4, 2:30, Llamas, 4.5M), Rachel Scott reported Fauci is "saying it's time to work with Joe Biden." Fauci: "It's almost like passing a baton in a race. You don't want to stop and then give it to somebod

e Trump administration formally recognizes the outcome of the election - a recognition that has not yet taken place." USA Today adds NIAID Director Fauci in an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday "said starting those conversations now would have an "obvious" benefit for the next admini

s might be forced to rely on dry ice." She added, "Even though Pfizer says its vaccine is up to 90 percent effective, top health officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci say that public health measures such as social distancing and wearing masks will still need to be maintained even once you get a vaccine." The AP