Here Is What President Biden Had To Say About Fauci Leaving Government

Dr. Anthony Fauci will be leaving the government after 50 years of public service and here is how President Biden reacted to the announcement.

Biden Reacts To Fauci Leaving Government

President Biden said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA:

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. 

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Fauci Got America Through COVID

Imagine how much worse the pandemic could have been without Dr. Fauci in place to counter Trump’s misinformation and political maneuvers. Fauci was the nation’s trusted voice of reason why the then president was speculating that injecting disinfectant could be a cure for COVID.

Trump smeared Fauci and made him a villain to the right, but Dr. Fauci is a global expert and a talented scientist who could have made more money working in the private, but he has given most of his adult life to working for the American people. Fauci has saved American lives, and he deserves our gratitude and thanks.

Jason Easley

Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.

Awards and  Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association