Post by overthecap on Apr 2, 2020 9:00:05 GMT -5
Fauci gets Security Detail
Fauci, when asked on Wednesday about the threats at the daily task force briefing, referred questions to the Department of Health and Human Services.
HHS said in a statement that Fauci is “an integral part of the U.S. Government’s response against COVID-19” and referred CNBC to the agency’s Office of Inspector General.
Tesia Williams, the director of communications for the HHS Office of Inspector General, said in a statement to CNBC that protective services for its leadership are provided when needed, but she “cannot confirm, at this time, that we are providing such services for Dr. Fauci.”
Still, there could be reason for concern. Right-wing figures on Twitter have characterized Fauci as a Trump dissenter, saying he seeks to undermine the president.
A video featuring Fauci putting his hand over his face, seemingly out of distress because of Trump’s remarks, went viral last month.
HHS said in a statement that Fauci is “an integral part of the U.S. Government’s response against COVID-19” and referred CNBC to the agency’s Office of Inspector General.
Tesia Williams, the director of communications for the HHS Office of Inspector General, said in a statement to CNBC that protective services for its leadership are provided when needed, but she “cannot confirm, at this time, that we are providing such services for Dr. Fauci.”
Still, there could be reason for concern. Right-wing figures on Twitter have characterized Fauci as a Trump dissenter, saying he seeks to undermine the president.
A video featuring Fauci putting his hand over his face, seemingly out of distress because of Trump’s remarks, went viral last month.