Trump Calls Fauci a "Disaster"... Attacks Scientist Again

Mention of "Fed up with listening to idiots"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] On the 19th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), who emerged as a 'star' by emphasizing a firm response amid the COVID-19 pandemic, calling him a 'disaster.'

According to AP News and others, during a phone conference with his camp staff on the 19th (local time), President Trump said, "People are sick and tired of listening to Fauci and all these idiots."

He criticized Fauci, saying, "Every time he appears on TV, there is always a bombshell," and "If I fire him, there will be a bigger bombshell. But Fauci is a disaster."

President Trump also pointed out via Twitter, "Dr. Fauci says we don't allow him on TV, but I saw him on TV last night," noting that he appears on broadcasts more than anyone else.

President Trump further claimed that Fauci previously said masks were unnecessary and opposed the ban on Chinese travelers, even disparaging him by mentioning that Fauci performed a 'wild pitch' at a Major League Baseball opening ceremony.

AP noted that President Trump criticized government scientists just a week after returning to campaign rallies following treatment for COVID-19, suggesting that the inconsistent messaging, the surge in COVID-19 cases, and attacks on Fauci could undermine efforts to expand his support base.

In an interview with CBS on the same day, Fauci revealed that President Trump secretly believes in science but refuses to wear a mask for fear of appearing weak. When asked if he was surprised that President Trump was infected, Fauci replied, "Absolutely not," and said, "I was worried he might get infected."

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