Fauci Stepping Down From Government Role
We ran the numbers: There are 1,156 news articles covering this topic. 32% (366) are left-leaning, 51% (584) are centrist, and 18% (206) are right-leaning.
Anthony Fauci has announced that he will step down from his position in the Biden administration in December. While left-leaning articles celebrate Fauci’s tenure, right-leaning articles focus on continued Republican critiques of the infectious disease expert.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on how Fauci stated that he is not retiring, but starting “the next phase of [his] career.” Biden praised Fauci’s work as a dedicated public servant.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post highlights how Anthony Fauci achieved unprecedented fame while serving as a political appointee and enduring political attacks. Fauci has led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and served as Biden’s chief medical advisor since the start of his administration.
A right-leaning article from Fox News highlights how Republicans will continue to hold Fauci “accountable” even after he leaves government. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said that “Fauci’s resignation will not prevent a full-throated investigation into the origins of the pandemic.”