Fauci corrects Trump on national TV in new memoir

Donald Trump

president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 Anthony Fauci

American immunologist and head of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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Highlights

Dr. Fauci shares insights in his new memoir 'On Call' about correcting Trump publicly during a 2020 briefing.
Trump claimed he would win the 2020 election 'in a f****** landslide'.
The relationship between Fauci and Trump is revealed through Fauci's perspective.

Story

Donald Trump expressed his determination to defeat Joe Biden in the 2020 election during a final conversation with Anthony Fauci. Trump used strong language, calling Biden derogatory names and expressing confidence in winning by a landslide. Fauci recounts the tense exchange, highlighting Trump's anger and pressure to provide hope to the country during the pandemic. Despite Trump's outbursts, Fauci remained steadfast in his role, even when faced with public corrections from the former president. The doctor reflects on the challenges of navigating a working relationship with Trump while prioritizing public health.

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