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Why has Dr Anthony Fauci incurred the active wrath of the president? In a hard-hitting interview at the weekend, the doctor repeated his warning about difficult days ahead for the United States, which is registering an ever-increasing number of daily coronavirus cases.
The US should prepare for “a whole lot of hurt” under the coronavirus pandemic, Fauci said, predicting a winter of 100,000 or more cases a day and a rising death toll.
64% think Fauci’s handling of Covid has been excellent or good, including 56% of independents and 54% of Republicans.
58% think Trump’s handling of Covid has been poor or fair. https://t.co/vwPJyeQsah
Related: 'A whole lot of hurt': Fauci angers Trump White House with dark Covid outlook
Guardian US southern bureau chief Oliver Laughland has just finished attending Trump’s final Sunday/Monday rally at an airport in Miami. He writes;
President Donald Trump has indicated he could fire America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci during a midnight rally in Miami, Florida, less than 48 hours before America’s critical presidential election.
As crowds at the Miami Opa-Locka airport chanted “Fire Fauci”, Trump stood for a number seconds and allowed the chants to continue before responding: “Don’t tell anybody, but let me wait until a little bit after the election. I appreciate the advice. I appreciate it.”
The crowd, I would say at least 50% of whom aren’t wearing masks, are having a dance party: pic.twitter.com/eZcIly7gq9
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