Earlier today Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that he’d be stepping down in December to “pursue the next chapter of my career.” Based on the timing of his retirement announcement, clearly Fauci’s hoping that the “next chapter” doesn’t include getting dragged in front of a Senate panel chaired by Sen. Rand Paul and then held accountable.
Fauci’s announcement is posted at the NIH website:
While I am moving on from my current positions, I am not retiring. After more than 50 years of government service, I plan to pursue the next phase of my career while I still have so much energy and passion for my field. I want to use what I have learned as NIAID Director to continue to advance science and public health and to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientific leaders as they help prepare the world to face future infectious disease threats.
Over the coming months, I will continue to put my full effort, passion and commitment into my current responsibilities, as well as help prepare the Institute for a leadership transition. NIH is served by some of the most talented scientists in the world, and I have no doubt that I am leaving this work in very capable hands.
Thanks to the power of science and investments in research and innovation, the world has been able to fight deadly diseases and help save lives around the globe. I am proud to have been part of this important work and look forward to helping to continue to do so in the future.
President Biden’s statement was actually completely true, though not in the way the White House intended:
Unfortunately, this is true. Fauci DID touch all of our lives and we will never forgive him for this.
— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) August 22, 2022
The statement from the Biden White House says that Fauci “touched all Americans’ lives with his work.”
Joe Biden reacts to Dr. Fauci announcing his retirement: "Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service." pic.twitter.com/QfawSBFIzD
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) August 22, 2022
Hey, no argument here!
Fauci "has touched all Americans' lives with his work." Biden's certainly not wrong here. 🙄https://t.co/rhef6yFTHj
— Doug Powers (@ThePowersThatBe) August 22, 2022
Yeah, we know he has. https://t.co/XTy8SSyh2j
— Leslie ن 🇺🇸☦️ (@LADowd) August 22, 2022
Here’s the entire White House statement:
During my time as Vice President, I worked closely with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the United States’ response to Zika and Ebola. I came to know him as a dedicated public servant, and a steady hand with wisdom and insight honed over decades at the forefront of some of our most dangerous and challenging public health crises. When it came time to build a team to lead our COVID-19 response – in fact, in one of my first calls as President-elect – I immediately asked Dr. Fauci to extend his service as my Chief Medical Advisor to deal with the COVID-19 crisis our nation faced. In that role, I’ve been able to call him at any hour of the day for his advice as we’ve tackled this once-in-a-generation pandemic. His commitment to the work is unwavering, and he does it with an unparalleled spirit, energy, and scientific integrity.
Dr. Fauci has served under seven Republican and Democratic Presidents during his career, beginning with Ronald Reagan. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008 under President George W. Bush. For almost four decades, he has served as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, helping our country navigate health crises ranging from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19. Because of Dr. Fauci’s many contributions to public health, lives here in the United States and around the world have been saved. As he leaves his position in the U.S. Government, I know the American people and the entire world will continue to benefit from Dr. Fauci’s expertise in whatever he does next. Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him.
Fauci will appreciate that but the reality of how the “experts” performed during the pandemic and its effect on Americans and the economy is much different. Hopefully someday people such as Sen. Rand Paul can make the truth known.
