WATCH Dr. Fauci totally lose it:

[IcyPeas]

Trump says "Sect Pompeo is EXTREMELY busy, so I'd like him to go back to the State Dept, or the DEEP STATE Dept as I like to call it."
Watch Tony Fauci completely lose it.
Thought balloon over Fauci's head, "Gotta remember I'm here to save lives..."

Link to tweet

[irisblue]

1. And at Darth says

darth™ (@darth) Tweeted:
DR FAUCI WE UNDERSTAND BUT PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE DR FAUCI https://t.co/1Jo22V80ub

Link to tweet

[SunSeeker]

12. LOL

[Warpy]

39. He was pretty careful

The face palm was at his hairline and the slow slide was away from his eyes, nose and mouth.

I'm not sure I could have managed it as well under the circumstances.

Also, he's not looking well. I hope one of Big Dummy's adoring crowd hasn't infected him.

[Ms. Toad]

2. Must not laugh . . . must not laugh n/t

[TheBlackAdder]

44. We all know he thinks Trump is a complete fool.

[Backseat Driver]

3. LOL - wry smile and face touching is bad, Dr. Fauci, but we

understand - Tip: if you're behind him while maintaining social distance, act as though you got SMH syndrome...

[Bernardo de La Paz]

25. His hand was to hide the fact that he was laughing at tRump & crying at the same time. . . . nt

[renate]

4. That was wonderful!!!

Too funny!

[Beringia]

5. Fauci looks like he could let out a big belly laugh

[lame54]

6. You are one of them now Fauci...

You're credibility took a hit today

I understand your want to stay involved in this but you have to denounce Trump and go independent to do us any good in the future

Go work for Cuomo

[SunSeeker]

13. Or Newsom. nt

[nature-lover]

7. When you are so much smarter (exponentially) than the boss and he spews absolute nonsense.

[John Fante]

32. The reaction is more in line with someone realizing that

we have a pair of clown shoes running the executive branch.

[RelativelyJones]

8. That's a very tragic laugh. He knows a dangerous moron is at the top and competent people have to

work around him for the good of the nation. He knows he can not get himself fired or no information of value will reach the people. What a tragedy. What an absurd place Fauci finds himself in. What a disgrace it is that the temper of a dangerous fool takes up even a second of this man's time.

[bmbmd]

9. Trump had just made his

“Deep state” comment. I think the good doctor actually thought that was funny.

[SunSeeker]

14. I agree. He was laughing and trying to hide his laughter. nt

[Merlot]

24. It's stupid, but not a laughing matter.

Looked lie he was more in on the joke than embarrassed.

Not a good look, doctor.

[flibbitygiblets]

26. As a serial smirker with literally no pokerface, I know one when I see one

He was holding back laughter. This is horrifying.

[Pacifist Patriot]

31. Keep in mind that shocked disbelief can invoke an involuntary laughter...

response. We have no way of knowing whether the stifled laughter, and I agree that is exactly what we saw, is being in on the joke and agreeing with it or being so shocked the body reacted spontaneously.

Why?

Shock / violating expectations is exactly how humor works.

[shanti]

37. I think he was shocked too.

He was trying to control his reaction.

[FormerOstrich]

38. That was my impression, too

I thought he thought it was funny but realized laughing wasn't in keeping with the professional air he intends to project.

[Ilsa]

42. At first he looked shocked, then he started laughing.

Creepy time to be so close to the office of the prez.

[IronLionZion]

10. Don't touch your face!

We all feel the urge to face palm when listening to that asshole spew forth verbal diarrhea but don't touch your face. Wash your hands. Keep 6 feet away

[flibbitygiblets]

28. While standing inches from people KNOWN to be in contact with patients who recently tested positive!

We know Trump is dumb as a stump (stares into the sun without protection during solar eclipse FFS),

But Fauci is supposed to know better. Why do these "smart" people stand a foot away from others, setting a terrible example for the rest of the country? Touching the podium repeatedly, after the person before them also did?!!

[Oldem]

43. His next address:

Siberia.

[Ohioboy]

11. Reminds me of the "Plaid Shirt Guy"

[Firebrand Gary]

15. The link is empty, does anyone else have it?

[handmade34]

16. missed that earlier

that man deserves a medal

[LittleGirl]

17. Saw it live!

IQ 45 is toast!

[ancianita]

18. Me, too.

I hope he's burned to ashes.

[SamKnause]

19. He was trying not to bust out laughing.

I did catch a smile.

Then he covered his face.

[Doreen]

20. What he was thinking:

"What did I just get myself into? This was a fucked up decision. If I touch my face maybe I will get sick and then I can go home and quarantine myself from this whole mess."

[barbtries]

21. i can't help but believe

that Fauci could be more helpful after trump fires him anyway.

[steve2470]

23. I think Dr. Fauci could be enormously helpful if Trump fires him

Granted, he might not have access to the very latest data and government actions
but he knows this as well as anyone, if not better.

He could make many media appearances, and maybe have a steady gig at
CNN or MSNBC. If he went to Fox, I'd totally lose respect for him.

[barbtries]

27. my respect is already flagging.

i figure he's doing some kind of tap dance to keep his job, but then he shouldn't brush off questions about where are the tests, where are the PPEs for health workers, etc.

[McKim]

22. They Shoukd Rebel

These experts should rebel and call him out on national TV. Reporters and toadies have been way too deferential to his majesty. Time to dethrone him.

[Monsieur_Grumpe]

29. If this gets on Faux News

trump will fire him... the last adult in the room.

[Hortensis]

30. Strictly a job for the really tough and dedicated. nt

[hay rick]

33. I was watching him the whole time.

Toward the end he had his arms folded to his chest. I'm sure the now daily dog and pony shows to prop up Trump's fragile ego tests Fauci's gag reflex.

[localroger]

34. That was a barely restrained facepalm

His laughter was the involuntary laughter of the lead character of a farce who at some point realizes he is in fact in a farce, and yet can't do anything about it and is probably doomed.

[Turbineguy]

35. Strength in these times, Doctor!

Strength in these times.

[moonscape]

36. When 45 sees this, Fauci is a goner .. n/t

[Harker]

40. "You're fired, Tiny Tony!"

That'll come to Trumpsky's attention.

[Joinfortmill]

41. What a buffoon Trump is

[qwlauren35]

45. Thanks for the laugh.

I just split a gut. Glad I wasn't drinking coffee.

[Danascot]

46. It's the same look as if Fauci looked down

and noticed Trump was wearing clown shoes.