Almost immediately, Caputo began exerting control over officials’ public appearances and statements; by early summer, he had extended that scrutiny to scientists. ADADCaputo is viewed as a Trump loyalist, but several White House officials said his behavior has been erratic and some of his ideas have been regarded as extreme. The idea was rejected by White House communications aides. In the Facebook video, Caputo criticizes government career scientists, the media and Democrats, the Times reported and Caputo confirmed. ADCaputo was an unusual choice for the top health communications job in the government, especially in the middle of the worst public health crisis in a century.

Source: Washington Post September 15, 2020 00:21 UTC