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- Fauci sees ‘degree of schizophrenia’ in US (newsbreak.com)
Former top medical advisor to the White House, Anthony Fauci, expressed concern over what he perceives as a fractured state of unity in the U.S. during a conversation on CBS’s “The Late Show” Monday evening. Host Stephen Colbert, in a lighthearted exchange, asked Fauci to assess the nation’s condition as if it were his patient. Fauci humorously noted that Colbert’s hypothetical patient might need a surgeon more than an internist, prompting Colbert to adjust his question towards psychological analysis.
Fauci illustrated his point by stating the nation shows signs of what he called “a degree of schizophrenia,” emphasizing the stark division and forgotten commonalities among its people. Known for his pivotal role in managing the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under both the Trump and Biden administrations, Fauci, despite advocating for vaccination, has faced criticism, particularly from political conservatives.
He is also working on a book detailing his experiences with former President Donald Trump and their often tumultuous interactions, especially as Trump downplayed the virus, leading to public disagreements between the two. Fauci described their early relationship as cooperative but highlighted challenges as they diverged on pandemic messaging.
Fauci shared personal challenges as well, including ongoing harassment and threats towards his family, which he addressed during a recent Congress appearance. He clarified that his public contradictions of Trump were not attempts to undermine him but were necessary to correct misinformation, underscoring his respect for the presidential office.
The noted immunologist and longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases lamented the recent politicization of science as a novel and troubling development. He reminisced about a time when political differences existed yet did not impede civil discourse, a stark contrast to the current climate of hostility he observed.
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