He assures us that “Tony” is doing a wonderful job but gives pledges to those who attack him: Donald Trump is playing an ambiguous game with the Dr Anthony Fauci, real star of the White House coronavirus crisis cell.
On several occasions, this world-renowned 79-year-old expert had – in finesse – reframe the President of the United States, rectify the situation after his approximate – or erroneous – remarks on future vaccines or treatments against COVID-19.
At times, Donald Trump, who has often shown his contempt for science, has let appear a form of annoyance vis-à-vis this immunologist who tirelessly warns of the dangers of too rapid deconfinement.
The tone was turned up a notch this weekend when the White House tenant retweeted a message that read #FireFauci, “Fire Fauci” after the latter’s comments appearing to criticize the White House’s response.
However, the controversy comes at a time when the American president insists that he is preparing to take the decision “the most important of [sa] life ”on a possible reopening of the economy.
Less than 24 hours after the “retweet” that ignited the powder, the White House felt the need to clarify things.
No, the director of the prestigious National Institute of Infectious Diseases will not be kicked out of the cell in the midst of a pandemic that has already claimed more than 23,000 lives in the United States.
“The media speculation is ridiculous,” said Hogan Gidley, spokesman for the White House.
“I’m not going to fire him, I think he’s a fantastic guy,” added Mr. Trump shortly afterwards during a press briefing during which he was particularly aggressive vis-à-vis the hurry.
After having broadcast in the press room of the White House a video resembling a campaign clip made of a series of laudatory words, he justified this surprising approach.
“Because of the fake news, I like being able to rectify the situation […] I don’t mind being criticized, but not when people are wrong. ” AFP
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