In his upcoming memoir 'On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service,' Anthony Fauci provides a candid account of his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including his interactions with former President Donald Trump. Fauci describes conversations with Trump in which the former president would alternate between expressing love and screaming foul-mouthed abuse at him. Trump's explosive behavior towards Fauci is said to have occurred during the height of the pandemic, as Fauci tried to navigate between Trump's erratic statements and his own medical expertise [b6531cef].
Fauci's memoir sheds light on Trump's opposition to public health measures and his indulgence of advisers with dubious qualifications. Fauci also reveals that Trump believed bleach might kill the virus, a statement that caused widespread controversy and prompted warnings from cleaning product manufacturers not to ingest dangerous substances. The book also covers Fauci's experiences as Biden's chief medical adviser and his retirement in 2022 [b6531cef].
The memoir is expected to be eagerly read on both sides of the aisle, as Fauci's descriptions of his interactions with Trump and his work with the Biden administration provide insight into the handling of the pandemic. Fauci also discusses receiving death threats during the pandemic and recounts his last conversation with Trump before the 2020 election, during which Trump criticized him for not being positive enough. However, Fauci reveals that Trump later apologized to him through an intermediary [b6531cef].
In addition to his experiences with Trump, Fauci describes meetings with President Joe Biden and praises him as a no-nonsense person guided by integrity and empathy. Fauci also highlights the COVID-19 vaccine as the best gift he could imagine, having received it on December 22, 2020 [b6531cef].
Dr. Fauci's memoir also reveals that former President Trump questioned why he would need to get a flu shot if he didn't have the flu. This revelation has sparked backlash on social media. Trump's behavior during the pandemic, as described by Fauci, included unpredictable actions, screaming at Fauci on the phone, accusing him of costing the U.S. economy one trillion dollars, and pressuring officials to reopen the country prematurely. Fauci's memoir has faced criticism, with some accusing him of being a criminal and manipulating voters ahead of the elections. Fauci is likely to face continued criticism for his role in the pandemic response [99fb33b4].
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci expressed his fear of being murdered in an interview with USA Today. Fauci stated that he has become the target of people with extremist views and has regularly been targeted by conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, a man from West Virginia was sentenced to about three years in prison for threatening Fauci and others. Fauci also discussed the divisiveness in society during the pandemic and the harassment his family has faced. He described the country as having a 'degree of schizophrenia' and emphasized the need for unity. Fauci's concerns about his safety stem from the threats he has received due to his role in the pandemic response [e862e67c].