Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary includes an account of a phone call from President Donald Trump in June 2020, during which Trump expressed anger over Fauci's comments regarding COVID-19 vaccine immunity. Fauci noted that he had suggested immunity might not be permanent and that booster shots could be necessary. Trump believed the media had misrepresented Fauci's remarks, leading to his frustration. Fauci documented that Trump stated he loved him but was concerned about the impact of his comments on the stock market. Following the call, Katie Miller, then press secretary to Vice President Mike Pence, contacted Fauci to convey apologies from both Trump and Pence. This entry highlights the complicated relationship between Fauci and Trump amid the pandemic. In a recent post, Trump criticized Fauci, stating he had warned President Joe Biden about Fauci's capabilities before Biden took office.
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Fauci's Diary Reveals Tense Phone Call with Trump Over Vaccine Comments
Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary reveals a tense phone call with President Donald Trump in June 2020, where Trump expressed frustration over Fauci's comments on COVID-19 vaccine immunity. Following the call, Katie Miller, then press secretary to Vice President Mike Pence, reached out to Fauci to convey apologies from both Trump and Pence. The entry illustrates the strained relationship between Fauci and Trump during the pandemic.
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Fauci's Diary Reveals Tense Phone Call with Trump Over Vaccine Comments