Biden says staff has spoken with Fauci: 'He's been very, very helpful'

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Source: The Hill

President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that transition staffers have been in touch with Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert and a member of the White House’s coronavirus task force.

Biden told reporters that while he has not spoken with Fauci himself, “He’s been very, very helpful.”

Fauci confirmed to CNN that he’s spoke with the president-elect’s team and that he hopes to stay on in his role as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Fauci has served in his position since 1984, a span that has included working for six administrations. He has emerged as one of the most prominent health officials in the nation during the coronavirus pandemic, with polls showing widespread support for him among the public.



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[Phoenix61]

1. I can't imagine how happy Fauci is to be working

with people who will listen and do the right thing.

[mysteryowl]

2. I was amazed today to learn Fauci is 80 years old.

I would not have guessed.

[SunSeeker]

5. He is in amazing shape for 80!

Good man to take health advice from, on so many levels!

[iluvtennis]

3. Excellent news that Biden's Covid task force can now speak with Dr Fauci. nt

[Marcuse]

4. Dr. Fauci must feel like a rescued hostage.

[Aussie105]

6. Trump saw Fauci as a threat.

Simply because Trump must ALWAYS be the smartest person in the room.

Biden sees Fauci as an expert, someone to listen to.

That is all the difference it takes.

[True Blue American]

7. This is why

It is enjoyable to see that Trump does not dare talk to Reporters now. After 4 years of herding them like cattle in the drive way shouting over helicopter blades they must be deliriously happy.