The president accused the nation’s top infectious diseases expert of wanting “to play all sides of the equation”, a comment that suggested he is tiring of Dr Fauci and his interventions. I think they should,” Mr Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday. “To me, it’s not an acceptable answer,” Mr Trump said of Dr Fauci’s comments on Wednesday. He has also complained to aides and confidants about Dr Fauci’s positive media attention and his willingness to contradict the president. In his testimony, Dr Fauci issued a blunt warning that cities and states could “turn back the clock” and see more death and economic damage if they lift stay-at-home orders too quickly.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2020 03:36 UTC