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In response to the multiple attacks on his credibility he's recently faced from the White House, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview published Wednesday that he doesn't like "to be pitted against the president."
"I don't like the conflict. I'm an apolitical person. I don't like to be pitted against the president," Fauci told Norah O'Donnell, anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News," in an interview for InStyle magazine. "It's pretty tough walking a tightrope while trying to get your message out and people are trying to pit you against the president. It's very stressful."
Fauci's comments come after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro published a scathing op-ed claiming Fauci "has been wrong about everything I have interacted with him on." Although President Trump distanced himself from the op-ed, he told CBS News' Catherine Herridge on Tuesday that Fauci has "made mistakes."
Fauci added that the national scrutiny that's come with his role has been difficult for his three daughters.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/fauci-says-he-doesnt-like-to-be-pitted-against-the-president/ar-BB16N8tu?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=DELLDHP
I'm sure the virus doesn't give a shit what party you are. Unfortunately many on the right don't understand that.
Brainfodder
(6,423 posts)TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)Those that don't care if we live or die are in agreement with you. Fauci retiring is their goal.
Brainfodder
(6,423 posts)Mainly since he is all over any way, rather he stay safe and able to pontificate on the subject!
SAFETY 1st!
lunatica
(53,410 posts)What a bizarre thing for him to go through! I hope some very big names are letting him know they support him. Big names like President Obama.